Inland Fisheries Service News
Whitebait poacher convicted
On Friday 14th May 2021 Barry John McDermott appeared in the Devonport Magistrates Court charged with the illegal possession of whitebait. The charges related to 7.86 Kilograms of whitebait seized by Fisheries Officers from a residence in Devonport whilst executing a search warrant in November 2019. Mr McDermott was convicted and fined $1344, plus $85.86...
Advice from Parks and Wildlife Service - gate to Nineteen Lagoons closed
As the 2020-21 fishing season has now closed, the boom gate on Lake Augusta Rd just beyond Bernacchi (The Thousand Lakes Lodge) has been closed for the winter period as of today. The reopening of the boom gate will be on 1st October (approximately) subject to inspections determining the roads condition are suitable for vehicular...
Craigbourne Dam now open
Tasmanian Irrigation wishes to advise that Craigbourne Dam in Tasmania’s South East is now open to the public. The dam was closed to fishing and recreational activities as a precaution due to the detection of naturally occurring blue-green algae. Tasmanian Irrigation thanks the public for its patience during the recent closure.
Brown trout waters close for the 2020-21 season
Most of waters around the State closed yesterday, Sunday 2 May 2021. If you didn’t get enough fishing time this season there are inland waters still open to angling. Fisheries open until Sunday 30 May are: Lake Mackintosh; Lake Rosebery; the lower sections of Brumbys Creek downstream from Weir 1 on Brumbys Creek to its...
Brown trout season closes Sunday 2 May 2021
The forecast mild weather for the State this weekend bodes well for those contemplating a last run at the brown trout waters, closing at 11.59pm on Sunday 2 May 2021. It is also the last days of the Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion, where you could claim $10,000 if you can bag the tagged brown trout still...
