Inland Fisheries Service News
‘Tassie Trout Chat’ Episode 3 is Now Live – Anglers Access Program!
🎣 Tassie Trout Chat: Episode 3 Now Live! The third episode of Tassie Trout Chat has arrived, bringing you closer to the Tasmanian trout fishery. In Episode 3, we catch up with IFS Staff member and Manager of Anglers Access, Paul Middleton, to discuss the IFS Anglers Access Program. Tassie Trout Chat is a short-form video series featuring the...
Gone Fishing Day 2026!
Gone Fishing Day is being held on Sunday 18 October 2026. Gone Fishing Day is all about celebrating the joys of fishing and the numerous benefits it brings. Being a ‘licence free’ day it provides an opportunity for those who do not fish regularly to be introduced to the Tasmanian trout fishery. To celebrate Gone...
That’s a Wrap on Trout Weekend 2026!
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) extends its sincere thanks to the exhibitors, angling clubs, community organisations and small businesses who helped make Trout Weekend 2026 such a successful event. To the thousands of people who came through the gates over the weekend, thank you for your support. We hope you enjoyed the activities, displays and...
Trout Weekend Photo Competition!
Get the beanie, hit the water, snap a photo and submit to win! Licenced freshwater anglers attending Trout Weekend 2026 can take part in a new photo competition with more than $4,000 in prizes on offer. The Trout Weekend 2026 Photo Competition opens at 10 am on Saturday 10 October 2026 and gives anglers the...
North West Fly Fishers Club of Tasmania - 2026 Fly Fishing Expo
The North West Fly Fishing Club is hosting their annual fly fishing expo on Sunday 25 October 2026 at Pet Dam, Ridgley. Access is via Circular Road on the eastern side of the dam. This will be a free event running from 10 am to 3 pm. You can learn to fly cast under the tuition...
