Inland Fisheries Service News
River Derwent tagged trout research
We recently tagged 400 wild adult brown trout and released them into the River Derwent above Bridgewater. Each trout has a single green tag with a four-digit number. We are going to use these fish to investigate the movements and growth of brown trout in the River Derwent. They will also tell us how easy...
Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion 50 fish = $100,000
This year we are doubling the amount of prize money to be won in the Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion. Fifty tagged brown trout will be released into waters around Tasmania for the 2021-22 Angling Season. Each tag is worth $2,000* to the angler that returns the fish to the Inland Fisheries Service (*conditions apply). The...
Huntsman Lake fishing well
Anglers are enjoying some good fishing at Huntsman Lake. After recent rain the lake is rising over new ground and the brown trout have been foraging close to shore feeding on worms and drowned terrestrials. One angler checked by Fisheries Officers this week had landed two nice brown trout fishing worms under a bubble float. The...
No fee for junior angling licences
Licence fees for junior anglers are waived for the next four years! To encourage younger people to take up inland recreational fishing, junior anglers can now fish Tasmania’s inland lakes and waterways for free. Anglers aged 14 to 17 still need to hold an inland angling licence, but can apply for free through our website. The Tasmanian Government...
New season angling licence now available
New and renewal licences for the 2021-22 angling season are now available. Brown trout waters open on Saturday 7 August. Be prepared, renew your licence now! Go online at www.ifs.tas..gov.au, visit any Service Tasmania Shop, or drop into your local tackle store. See you on the water.
