October 2017 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive
No access to Lake Leake Dam and Spillway
Anglers are reminded that access to the dam wall and spillway at Lake Leake and for 80 meters downstream of the spillway is prohibited for safety reasons. Operators of the dam are concerned that anglers are putting themselves at significant risk of injury and potentially damaging important infrastructure. Please obey all signs and directions of...
Gone Fishing Day
The Inland Fisheries Service is working with Anglers Alliance Tasmania, Sea Fisheries and Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation on the National Gone Fishing Day which will be held on Sunday 15 October 2017. An angling licence will not be required to fish in inland waters in Tasmania so is a great opportunity to grab a friend...
Arthurs Lake campgrounds: Pumphouse Bay and Jonah Bay
Hydro Tasmania manages the land at Arthurs Lake in Tasmania, which includes the Jonah Bay and Pumphouse Bay campgrounds administered by the Bothwell Tourism Association. We’re seeking public feedback about your camping experiences at these sites. If you would like to participate please complete our online survey here, or contact us for more information. Email:...
Vibrating / Flashing lures - Legality for Inland Waters in Tasmania
The IFS have received a number of queries about new fishing lures on the market that display lights and vibrate to attract fish. Tasmanian Inland Waters are recreationally governed by the Inland Fisheries Act 1995 and Inland Fisheries (Recreational Fishing) Regulations 2009. The regulations, at 24(8) state: 'A person at any inland waters must not...
