Inland Fisheries Service News
UPDATE: Reece Dam Closure - impact on through traffic
Due to the forecast of unfavourable weather conditions, this work has been rescheduled to take place on 28 May. Apologies for any inconvenience caused by the change. Hydro Tasmania has advised that Reece Dam will be closed to all traffic on Wednesday 28 May, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, to allow essential survey...
AGFEST - All things fishing
It’s that time of year again…AGFEST and all things fishing! The Inland Fisheries Service will again be at Agfest, so come along and talk to one of our staff about all things freshwater fishing. AGFEST is at Carrick from Thursday 1 May to Saturday 3 May, 8am – 4pm. You'll find us all at site...
Take advantage of the long weekend (and weather forecast) for the closing of the brown trout season 2025
The forecast mild weather for the State this weekend bodes well for those contemplating a last run at the brown trout waters, which close at 11.59pm on Sunday 27 April 2025. Remember the Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion, where you could claim $5,000 if you can bag the tagged brown trout still swimming around in Arthurs Lake, Bradys Lake, Huntsman...
Easter Fishing Report 2025
Well... anglers in the highlands of Tasmania were treated to warm, calm and sometimes overcast / drizzly conditions over the Easter period in 2025. Our Officers were patrolling, speaking to nearly 170 anglers and conducted over 40 boat safety inspections. Pleasingly there were very few offences detected and people were happy to be out of...
Extension of the Bradys Lake system for angling from 28 April 2025
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) has decided to again open the Bradys Lake system (including Bradys Lake, Lake Binney and Tungatinah Lagoon) for recreational angling for the 'off season' (28 April 2025 to 1 August 2025). Following a successful trial in 2024, opening of the Bradys Lake system for recreational angling is again permitted via...
