Inland Fisheries Service News
20+ year old tagged estuary perch recaptured by angler
While trout fishing in the remote Arthur River on the north-west coast of Tasmania, an angler recently caught an estuary perch which had two tags in it. After reporting the capture to the IFS, it was found the fish was first tagged in January 2015 as part of a University of Tasmania/Australian Maritime College Honours...
Pet Reservoir Angler Access Closures
Taswater have advised of some anglers access site closures at Pet Reservoir commencing on Monday 22 September. Works are about to commence to construct a new spillway at the northern end of the reservoir. Access for anglers will not be permitted to the northern end of the dam from the access road that crosses the...
Freshwater Angling Forums Continue!
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) would like to thank everyone who attended the Launceston Freshwater Angling Forum last night! We would also like to thank Anglers Alliance Tasmania and Hydro Tasmania for their attendance and input. There is still time to book a ticket for the upcoming Devonport forum, however spaces are filling up fast so please secure your...
Freshwater Angling Forums Kick Off!
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) would like to thank everyone who attended the Hobart Freshwater Angling Forum last night! We greatly appreciate the interest and positive engagement from the Hobart angling community. We would also like to thank Anglers Alliance Tasmania and Hydro Tasmania for their attendance and input. There is still time to book a ticket...
South Riana Lake Fishery Performance Assessment 2025
South Riana Lake has been a very popular early season water this year for anglers in the North-west of the state. Over winter the Inland Fisheries Service stocked the lake with 600 adult brown trout that were marked by clipping their adipose fin. This years stocking compliments a series of stockings in this water since...
