We did a bit of a runaround Tasmania’s tackle stores to see what their tips for the first month or so of the tackle season were. We asked what the top three places to fish were, plus lures, flies, baits and a few other things. Here is a rundown on their answers Whenever, and wherever you fish - anywhere, or for any fish in the world - ask the locals and especially ask at the local tackle store. They know what was caught today, yesterday and on what.
The 2014 recreational scallop season opens from this Saturday, 12 April and runs until July 31. The D'Entrecasteaux Channel remains closed to protect scallop stocks, so you cannot take or possess scallops in this area or transit through it with scallops on board your boat. Reports last year indicated that scallop divers were most active on the East Coast from Coles Bay to Marion Bay.
A reminder to fishers that you are not allowed to take or target shark, skates or rays in Shark Refuge Areas. Fishing gear restrictions apply for set lines and gillnets in these sheltered habitats so sharks, skates and rays can breed and raise their young. The following areas are Shark Refuge Areas: Blackman Bay, Derwent Area, Frederick Henry Bay, Norfolk Bay, D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Georges Bay, Great Oyster Bay, East Coast Waters, Mercury Passage, Port Sorell and the Tamar River. Seemaps of these areas and the rules that apply.
Visit us at AgFest
The Recreational Fisheries Team and Fishcare Volunteers will be at AgFest from 1-3 May so drop in and say hello. Among the attractions are:
Kid's fishing pool
Fishcare display trailer
Filleting display - flathead and other species
Fish de-hooking and handling demonstrations
Live rock lobster
Fishing advice, guides and brochures
See you at Site M64 on Main Street.
Female Rock Lobster Season Closes
The recreational season for female rock lobster finishes at the end of April in time for the breeding season. Male rock lobster can still be taken until 31 August, but all female rock lobster should be carefully returned to the water in the area they were caught.
Female rock lobster can be distinguished from males by the large pleopods (red, flap-like structure) under their tails. These are used to hold their eggs and they also have a small nipper claw on their rear legs. Male rock lobster have much smaller pleopods and no nipper claw on their rear legs.
More information?
download the Tas Fish Guide phone app or pick up a copy of the Recreational Sea Fishing Guide;
call the Recreational Sea Fishing Line on 1300 720 647;
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There are several things we look for in our early season trout waters. It is still winter and cold, so some of the things to consider are: Altitude as this dictates the water temperature and therefore feeding activity. Food for the fish. Availability of trout food is generally dictated by the quantity and quality of weed beds.
Quantity of fish.
Three waters which I believe fit all three requirements are: