Inland Fisheries Service News
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...
More chances to win $25,000 in Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion!
To celebrate the opening of the 2026-27 rainbow trout season on 3 October 2026, and the return of Trout Weekend 2026 (10-11 October 2026), the Inland Fisheries Service has increased your chances of winning $25,000 in the Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion. From Saturday 3 October 2026, there will be two tagged rainbow trout available in...
Variable water level conditions on the River Forth
Hydro Tasmania will be conducting essential maintenance work on Paloona Power Station from 5 October 2026 through to April 2027. Irrigators, recreation users and the general community can expect to see variable water level conditions, similar to normal summer flows and levels, on the River Forth while these necessary works are underway. Minimum flow commitments...
Sustainable Timber Tasmania Advise of Forestry Operations Around Woods Lake
Sustainable Timber Tasmania have advised that forestry harvesting operations will commence north of Woods Lake next week. These operations will not be visible from Woods Lake, but anglers will notice an increase in traffic on Woods Lake Road. Please take care when travelling to Woods Lake and be mindful of log trucks using the road. ...
Update from Parks and Wildlife Service - Lake Augusta Road
A note from our friends at Parks and Wildlife. The gate on Lake Augusta road providing access to Lake Ada was reopened on 29 September 2026, including access to Lake Kay and Double Lagoon. Please note Pillans Lake track is still closed and will be assessed on or after November 1st, subject to the assessment of...
