Inland Fisheries Service News

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Sept. 15, 2026

Celebrating the life and legacy of Kevin Hyland - Lobster Ponds Haven Open Day at Flowerdale

Those who have attended the IFS Trout Weekend within the last 10 years would have met Kevin Hyland and the Giant Freshwater Crayfish (GFC) he had on display. To support Kevin's legacy the community is invited to join the team from the Lobster Ponds Haven for a fun day with tours, activities and fundraising to...

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Adult Australian grayling (Prototroctes maraena)
Sept. 7, 2026

Conserving Tasmanian Threatened Fish Species

Today is National Threatened Species Day. This provides a great opportunity to reflect on the make-up of Lutruwita / Tasmania’s unique freshwater fish fauna. Inland waterways in the State are inhabited by 27 native fish species, of which 13 species (nearly half, 48 per cent) are considered threatened (i.e. listed under State and/or national threatened species...

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'Tassie Trout Chat' - Episode 2 - Trout Egg Boxes
Sept. 7, 2026

‘Tassie Trout Chat’ Episode 2 is Now Live – Brown trout egg boxes!

🎣 Tassie Trout Chat: Episode 2 Now Live! The second episode of Tassie Trout Chat has arrived, bringing you closer to the Tasmanian trout fishery. In Episode 2, we catch up with volunteers and keen anglers, Martin Droz and Adrian Hope to discuss the brown trout egg box trials that are currently underway in north-west Tasmania and to...

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Tasmania's inland waterways are spectacular. Lets keep them that way!
Sept. 4, 2026

Taking More Than Memories - Small Actions = Big Impact!

For many anglers, a day on the water is about more than just catching fish. Across Tasmania, more and more fishers are making a small effort that delivers a big impact: taking a few pieces of litter home with them each time they head out. Whether it's an abandoned drink bottle on a riverbank, discarded...

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Sept. 4, 2026

Clarence Lagoon Access Update

The Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) have advised that a key to gate that was recently installed at Clarence Lagoon can be obtained by contacting the Lake St Clair Field Centre on (03) 6289 1115. This is welcome news as it will allow vehicle access for the purposes of launching and retrieving non-motorised boats and kayaks on...