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News Buy a licence – don’t get caught
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2014/dec/15/buy-a-licence-2013-don2019t-get-caught
Dec. 15, 2014 ...costs of $78.44. Reginald Clemeth REEVE of Burnie was convicted on 7/8/14 in the Burnie Magistrates Court of one count of take protected fish and one count of possess freshwater crayfish. The defendan...
News Whitebait poacher convicted
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2022/mar/11/whitebait-poacher-convicted
March 11, 2022 ...Costs. Illegal whitebait fishing is an ongoing serious issue. The actions of a few have the potential to affect the long term sustainability of the whitebait fishery. We urge anyone who has informatio...
News Obstructing a Boat Ramp – Please don’t do this!
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2025/jan/06/obstructing-boat-ramp-please-dont-do-this
Jan. 6, 2025 ...cost the offender more than a social rebuff by those wanting to use the ramp. Under Section 140 of the Inland Fisheries Act 1995, a person must not place or leave unattended anything that obstructs or...
News It’s better to tell the truth
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2016/aug/12/it2019s-better-to-tell-the-truth
Aug. 12, 2016 ...costs of $81.09. On 3 August, he appeared in the St Helens Magistrates court. He pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence and 2 counts of providing false details. Mr Newett was fishing without a li...
News The winner of the 150th anniversary celebrations Ford Ranger competition!
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2015/may/20/the-winner-of-the-150th-anniversary-celebrations-ford-ranger-competition
May 20, 2015 ...costs. All anglers who purchased a full season or five season Adult, Senior or Pensioner licence by 31st March 2015 were automatically entered into the draw. Congratulations to Bailey for winning. Wha...
News An upgrade to Austins Ferry boat ramp
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2013/sep/27/an-upgrade-to-austins-ferry-boat-ramp
Sept. 27, 2013 ...cost $102,000. The upgrade replaces the aging 6 m x 3 m pontoon that existed previously with a new pontoon, which at 19 metres long triples capacity on the old system. The new pontoon is adjacent and ...
News A successful compliance outcome
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2019/feb/05/successful-compliance-outcome
Feb. 5, 2019 ...Costs. IFS logo Inland Fisheries Service logo Inland Fisheries Service logo
News Trout poacher convicted
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2019/apr/18/trout-poacher-convicted
April 18, 2019 ...costs. With the spawning run starting, we remind you of the strict laws around the protection of spawning fish. You are most welcome to have a look at the fish in our traps, but you must not disturb o...
News Whitebait offender guilty
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2016/jul/22/whitebait-offender-guilty
July 22, 2016 ...costs. This is the second time Mr Wall has been found guilty on whitebait charges. The offences took place on the Mersey River in October 2015 when it was closed to whitebait fishing. Whitebait popula...
News Obstructing a Boat Ramp – Don’t Do This!
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2012/may/14/obstructing-a-boat-ramp-2013-don2019t-do-this
May 14, 2012 ...cost the perpetrator more than a social rebuff by fellow anglers. Under Section 140 of the Inland Fisheries Act 1995, a person must not place or leave unattended anything that obstructs or is likely t...
News Damage to property at Rostrevor Lagoon - Reward for information
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2015/dec/14/damage-to-property-at-rostrevor-lagoon-reward-for-information
Dec. 14, 2015 ...cost and inconvenience has been caused. A $5000 reward has been offered for information that leads to conviction of the offenders. Whilst anglers are not suspected of causing the damage incidents like...
News Whitebait offender fined
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2016/sep/09/whitebait-offender-fined
Sept. 9, 2016 ...costs. The defendant appeared in the Devonport Magistrates Court on charges relating to whitebait. During the 2015 whitebait season the licenced angler took 4.5 kilograms of whitebait on one day from ...
News Illegal Whitebait Poaching Activities Result in a Significant Fine
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2015/oct/26/illegal-whitebait-poaching-activities-result-in-a-significant-fine
Oct. 26, 2015 ...costs after pleading guilty on Monday 5th October 2015. Deep Creek is a water that is closed at all times to the taking of whitebait, and the penalties handed down in this instance should serve as a w...
News TALES OF SCALES – STEVE AND JO STARLING
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2022/sep/08/tales-of-scales-steve-and-jo-starling
Sept. 8, 2022 ...cost you $45. If you are interested in attending please contact the Central Highlands Lodge: Ph: 03 6259 8179 Email: highlandslodge@bigpond.com Steve and Jo Starling Steve and Jo Starling
News Selling whitebait doesn’t pay.
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2018/may/04/selling-whitebait-doesn2019t-pay
May 4, 2018 ...costs. Mr Wicks posted an ad on a Facebook buy and sell page which is an offence under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995. The illegal sale of whitebait is a threat to the sustainability of the whitebait f...
News Another successful outcome for compliance
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2019/feb/07/another-successful-outcome-compliance
Feb. 7, 2019 ...costs. The protection of spawning fish is important to us as it supports the future of the fishery. If you, or anybody you know, witnesses illegal fishing activity, please report it to us on 1300 INFI...
News Are you ready for Whitebait season?
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2015/sep/29/are-you-ready-for-whitebait-season
Sept. 29, 2015 ...cost $30 and can be bought online from www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ols/purchase-transaction, Service Tasmania shops or selected tackle stores. For more information on the white bait regulations or fishery info...
News 2020-21 Angling licences now available
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2020/jul/03/2020-21-angling-licences-now-available
July 3, 2020 ...costs the same as it did in 2017-18. This is thanks to the Government’s commitment to grow our inland fisheries and the freeze on licence fees. If you buy your licence now, it’s the best v...
News Man fined for assisting whitebait poacher
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2018/aug/31/man-fined-fors-assisting-whitebait-poacher
Aug. 31, 2018 ...costs. This serves as a timely reminder that not only does the person who commits the offence break the law in respect to illegal fishing, but also anyone who assists that person as well. ...
News Another whitebait poacher convicted
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2017/nov/10/another-whitebait-poacher-convicted
Nov. 10, 2017 ...costs for illegally taking whitebait from the Mersey River in 2015. Mr Coventry was found guilty on three charges. The Mersey River was closed to the taking of whitebait at the time. These penalties s...
