Inland Fisheries Service News

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The lower Derwent River produces early in the season
July 24, 2026

Opening Weekend - Where to fish in the South

Continuing our lead in to the 2026-27 brown trout season starting on 1 August 2026, here’s a look at some of the best options in the South. Southern Tasmania offers some outstanding early-season trout fishing opportunities, and the good news is that many of the state's best fisheries are within easy reach of Hobart. The...

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Somewhere out there is a fish worth $25,000
July 22, 2026

Opening Weekend - Where to fish in the Central Highlands

Continuing our lead in to the 2026-27 brown trout season starting on 1 August 2026, here’s a look at some of the best options in the Central Highlands. The Central Highlands remains a favourite destination for trout season opening, particularly for anglers willing to brave the cooler weather. Yingina/Great Lakecontinues to be Tasmania’s most visited...

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Early season Tooms Lake browns are fat and strong!
July 20, 2026

Opening Weekend - Where to fish in the East

Continuing our lead in to the 2026-27 brown trout season starting on 1 August 2026, here’s a look at some of the best options in eastern Tasmania for your first trip of the season.  Tooms Lakeis shaping up as an excellent option for the start of the new season. Water levels are good, and the...

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Hydro Tasmania
July 17, 2026

Butlers Gorge Road Re-opening Saturday July 18 2026

Hydro Tasmania advises that Butlers Gorge Road will re-open on Saturday 18 July, giving access to Lake King William Mossy Marsh Dam, Clark Dam, the lookout, boat ramp and campground. Hydro Tasmania still have some construction activity ongoing so they ask that anyone visiting the area be careful, avoid construction sites, and obey all sign...

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An early season Four Springs brown trout
July 17, 2026

Opening weekend - Where to fish in the North and North-East

Continuing our lead in to the 2026-27 brown trout season starting on 1 August 2026, here’s a look at some of the best options in northern Tasmania for your first trip of the season.  Four Springs Lake has long been Tasmania’s most popular opening morning destination, and we expect this season to be no different....