Inland Fisheries Service News
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...
Bronte Lagoon redfin perch search
Earlier this year the Inland Fisheries service (IFS) received a report regarding the possible presence of redfin perch (Perca fluviatilis) in Bronte Lagoon. Bronte Lagoon is thought to be free of redfin perch, however they are present in the neighbouring Bradys chain of waters. In January 2025 the IFS conducted an extensive, full day, boat...
Be safe around Hydro Tasmania sites
Following a recent incident reported by Hydro Tasmania crews, they wish to highlight just how important it is to be aware of changing water conditions near hydropower assets The restricted area on the left in the attached picture is fenced-off and displays several warning signs, however, crews recently discovered members of the public and vehicles...
