May 2015 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive

This year young anglers can get a prize if they catch one of six tagged trout at the junior angling pond at Trout Weekend 2015.
May 13, 2015

Calling all junior anglers.......come & try catching a tagged trout and win a prize at Trout Weekend 2015

The junior angling pond (which is open to all anglers under 14 years old) is always a very popular attraction at the annual IFS Trout Weekend event. Junior anglers, assisted by their parents and Fishcare volunteers, can try their luck to catch a trout. If they do catch a fish they can then choose to...

Come and see the chefs from Wildside at cooking demonstrations this weekend at Liawenee
May 13, 2015

Delicious dishes at Trout Weekend 2015

Ever been stuck for a way to cook trout? Come along to Trout Weekend 2015 (at Liawenee on 16 & 17 May ) to discover (and taste!) some delicious ways to prepare your catch. Chefs from Wildside Kitchen at Tarraleah Lodge will be demonstrating how to whip up: Trout risotto Baked trout, fennel apple horseradish...

The feature of Trout Weekend 2015 will be the spawning brown trout, and there are plenty of them this year.
May 13, 2015

Perfect weather to view spawning at Liawenee

Trout Weekend 2015 is on this weekend.The weather forecast for both Saturday and Sunday looks great at Liawenee. Saturdays forecast is for light winds and a sunny 10 degrees and on Sunday a top of 11 degrees and light winds also. These conditions will make it an ideal time to come and view the spawning...

Want to cast better? Better get yourself to Liawenee this weekend.
May 13, 2015

Fly and plug casting lessons at Liawenee Trout Weekend (16 & 17 May 2015)

The Devonport Fly Fishing Club with the support of Peter Hayes, a master fly fishing instructor, will be on hand at Trout Weekend 2015 to give demonstrations, free lessons and tips to help you improve your fly and lure casting skills. This is a great opportunity – the things you learn may just help you...

Anglers under the age of 14 years will get the chance to catch quality trout like this at Trout Weekend 2015
May 13, 2015

Junior angling pond stocked ready for Trout Weekend 2015

The junior angling pond at Liawenee has been stocked with rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon in preparation for the coming weekend. The fish average better than 1 kg in weight. For anglers under 14 years this is always a popular attraction. Junior anglers, assisted by their parents and Fishcare volunteers, can try their luck to...