Inland Fisheries Service News
Penstock Lagoon trout survey
With the opening of the 2022-23 trout fishing season, we often get asked ‘where’s a good place to catch a fish’. For those heading up to the highlands, Penstock Lagoon might just be worth a look. Last week, we carried out a survey of the trout population with some very interesting results. Over two nights,...
Message from Hydro Tasmania - Arthurs Lake Campsites
As you may be aware we have closed the Jonah Bay and Pumphouse Bay campsites for maintenance until August 2023. We undertook significant consultation with the long-term campers at these sites and they are all aware of the reasoning for and length of the closure. We will be improving drainage, toilets and site demarcation in...
River Derwent tagged trout research - continued
For the 2022-23 angling season, we are continuing the tagged brown trout study in the River Derwent. Another 400 tagged wild adult brown trout have been released in the Dromedary area. This year each of the trout have a single white coloured tag with a four digit number. We will continue to investigate the movements...
Angling licences available for the new season
Only four weeks until the brown trout waters open so don’t forget to renew your licence before you head out fishing. The new angling season starts on Monday 1 August with the brown trout waters opening on Saturday 6 August. Be prepared and purchase your licence now! As we head into the new season the...
Stocking Report 2021
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) recognises the value of maintaining wild fisheries as they are best suited to our environment and provide a much sought-after angling experience. We only stock waters when wild populations are not adequately maintained by natural recruitment and we use wild fish whenever possible. Stockings are guided by the Tasmanian Inland...
