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Page Freshwater Aquarium Fish
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/about/freshwater-aquarium-fish
...costs, are explained in the Fee Schedule on the Forms page of our website. An application can be downloaded from the Forms page too. The species of freshwater aquarium fish you want to breed needs to be on the Permissible Imports List, also found on the Forms page of our website. Can I import fish directly from a supplier on the mainland for my home aquarium? No. Freshwater aquarium fish can only ...
Page Farm dam stocking
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/forms/farm-dam-stocking
...cost are for the fish ($3 to $10 per fish depending on size) and for delivery from the fish farm (Inland Fisheries Service or Atkinson Aquaculture) to your dam, based on the distance ($1 per kilometre for the return trip). If your application is approved you will be able to stock your dam with (sterile) rainbow trout. You must buy the fish from a supplier (Inland Fisheries Service or Atkinso...
Page Buy or renew your licence
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/anglers/manage
...cost? The full price list for the 2025-26 season is below. Prices for new licences and renewals are the same. Licence type Fee One Season Licence – One Junior (14-17 years) 1 Rod No fee One Season Licence – One Junior (14-17 years) 2 Rod No fee One Season Licence - One Young Adult (18-21 years) 1 Rod $51.50 One Season Licence - One Young Adult (18-21 years) 2 Rod $61.00 48 Hours - One Person 1&nbs...
Page Whitebait Recreational Fishery
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/whitebait-recreational-fishery
...cost of a whitebait licence in 2025 is $38.00. When can I fish for whitebait? From 1 October until 11 November each year between sunrise and sunset each day. Where can I fish for whitebait? The whitebait waters change each year. In 2025, the waters are: Black River Brid River Don River Duck River (not from 50 metres above and below the water gauging weir) Henty River Huon River Inglis River Polele...
Page Angling Licence
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/the-rules/angling-licence
...cost? The full price list for the 2025-26 season is below. Prices for new licences and renewals are the same. Licence type Fee One Season Licence...
Page The Rules
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/the-rules/
...cost Season dates and times — when you can fish. Bag and size limits — how many fish you can take and how big they need to be. Allowed angling methods — what you can use to catch fish and where you can use it. The seaward limit — the boundary between inland and State (marine) waters. These rules and regulations are summarised on this website. Complete versions of the legislation can be viewed on l...
News Freshwater Angling Forum - Miena
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2025/dec/19/freshwater-angling-forum-miena
Dec. 19, 2025 ...cost to attend the forum, however, to ensure we do not exceed the capacity limits of each venue, we please ask you to book your free ticket using the following link:
News Freshwater Angling Forums Continue!
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2025/sep/11/freshwater-angling-forums-continue
Sept. 11, 2025 ...cost to attend the forum, however, to ensure we do not exceed the capacity limits of the venue, we please ask you to book your free ticket using this link: Devonport - IFS Fishing Angling Forum W...
News Freshwater Angling Forums Kick Off!
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2025/sep/04/freshwater-angling-forums-kick-off
Sept. 4, 2025 ...cost to attend the forums, however, to ensure we do not exceed the capacity limits of each venue, we please ask you to book your free ticket using the following links: Launceston - IFS Freshwater Angl...
News Freshwater Angling Forums
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2025/aug/15/freshwater-angling-forums
Aug. 15, 2025 ...cost to attend the forums, however, to ensure we do not exceed the capacity limits of each venue, we please ask you to book your free ticket using the following links: Hobart - IFS Freshwater Angling ...
News Taylor's Dam Junior Fishing Day
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2025/aug/13/taylors-dam-junior-fishing-day
Aug. 13, 2025 ...cost, with the proceeds from sales going back into the club. The fish out days are co-ordinated and run by volunteers, who are supported by Anglers Alliance Tasmania and other sponsors.&nbs...
News Litter around Hydro Tasmania sites
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2025/may/07/litter-around-hydro-tasmania-sites
May 7, 2025 ...cost covered by Hydro Tasmania to have this litter removed. We implore people accessing inland waters to please do the right thing. Leave nothing but footprints. Even better leave the place in better ...
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 What an opening to the 2024-25 season!
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2024/aug/28/what-an-opening-to-the-2024-25-season
Aug. 28, 2024 ...cost of a two rod full season licence. Don't forget our licences make a great Father's Day (or birthday!) present for all fishing enthusiasts. Make a family day of it on Sunday, 2 September, h...
News Whitebait poachers convicted
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2024/mar/04/whitebait-poachers-convicted
March 4, 2024 ...costs of $94.34. Mr Jarvis was convicted on all charges, sentenced to pay fines of $1629 plus $543 as a special penalty, together with court costs of $94.34. Illegal whitebait fishing is a...
News Fine sends message to others considering not wearing their lifejackets
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2024/jan/18/fine-issued-in-court-for-failing-to-wear-lifejacket
Jan. 18, 2024 ...costs. The original infringement fine for the offence was $181 at the time and Mr Acheson did not have any history of offending against boating rules. The prosecutor for the case, Ms Alice Bassett, su...
News Expressions of interest for the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2023/oct/14/expressions-of-interest-for-the-inland-fisheries-advisory-council
Oct. 14, 2023 ...costs. Initial queries may be directed to Vanessa Britten, Executive Officer on 03 6165 3811 or via email at vanessa.britten@ifs.tas.gov.au. In accordance with the State Government’s Women on Bo...
News Whitebait poacher convicted.
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2023/aug/15/whitebait-poacher-convicted
Aug. 15, 2023 ...costs. With the 2023 whitebait season approaching this is a good reminder that significant penalties apply for illegal fishing. The sustainability of the whitebait fishery is important if a recreation...
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
News Whitebait offenders fined
https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2022/may/10/whitebait-offenders-fined
May 10, 2022 ...costs. In December 2021 at the Burnie Magistrate's Court, Billy Messenger, of Brittons Swamp, pleaded guilty to posses more than 10kg of whitebait in 2020 and was fined $544 plus court costs. In N...
