Inland Fisheries Service News
Protect our spawning fish
As most keen anglers will know, the seasons for Brown and rainbow trout are there to protect the spawning runs. The Inland Fisheries Act 1995 also protects spawn and spawning fish through prohibiting certain conduct or fishing inflowing waters to certain lakes. We remind anglers of the following section of the Act: section 137. Disturbing spawn (1) A...
Freshwater Angling Licences are now available for the 2026-27 Fishing Season
The countdown is on - the new inland angling season opens on Saturday, 1 August. Make sure you’re ready to hit the water by securing your licence today! Great News on Licences There are some fantastic opportunities this season to make fishing more accessible for everyone: Junior anglers (14–17 years) still require a licence—but the...
Hydro Tasmania completes improvements to Brandum Bay boat ramp
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS), Hydro Tasmania, and Marine and Safety Tasmania meet regularly to discuss boating infrastructure on Hydro lakes across Tasmania. At a recent meeting, the edges of the Brandum Bay boat ramp at Yingina / Great Lake were identified as a safety concern. Rocks had washed away from the sides of the...
Craigbourne Lake Reopened
Craigbourne Lake will reopen for recreational access from Tuesday 30 June, following the lifting of the blue green algae closure. Recent testing indicates the algae in the lake is a non-toxic type, with no harmful toxins detected, and algae levels are falling as the weather cools. Visible scums have largely cleared. On this basis, and...
Be Aware of Bird Flu
The recent detection of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) on mainland Australia is an important reminder of the need for preparedness and vigilance in Tasmania. Two migratory seabirds in Western Australia and one migratory seabird in South Australia have been confirmed with H5 bird flu. H5 bird flu has not been detected in Tasmania but...
