Inland Fisheries Service News
12-year-old angler claims $10k Tagged Trout
A 12-year-old girl from Selbourne in northern Tasmania has won $10k as part of Inland Fisheries Service’s (IFS) Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion, during the 2020-21 angling season. Member of Westbury Angling Club and Tagged Trout Promotion recipient, Fiona Batterham caught the tagged trout at Lake Rowallan at 11:15am on Sunday 18 October, which also marked...
Temporary closure of Lake Sorell to finish off carp
After 25 years Tasmania is on the cusp of being carp free. It is estimated that there are now less than 5 carp remaining in Lake Sorell. In order to continue intensive fishing effort to remove and eradicate any remaining carp, a temporary closure of Lake Sorell is required. This closure will occur from Monday...
Great fun had by all at Gone Fishing Day
Sunday 18th October 2020 was Gone Fishing Day. Four junior angling events were held around the state at Ulverstone, Latrobe, Cressy and Bushy Park. Hundreds of junior anglers and their families took advantage of the free fishing and perfect weather to make a great family day out. We worked with Anglers Alliance Tasmania to stock...
Salmon Ponds Fish Loss
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is currently investigating contamination of the Plenty River that resulted in fish deaths at the Salmon Ponds in late September. This has included the collection of a range of samples and survey information related to the alleged release of pollution on 23 September into the Plenty River. Further to this,...
Gone Fishing Day - take a mate fishing - no angling licence required
Gone Fishing Day, on Sunday 18 October 2020, is a national event that encourages people to get outdoors, drop a line, enjoy time with family and friends by or on the water, and hopefully catch a fish or two. An angling licence will not be required to fish in inland waters on the day but...
