Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and following the Federal Government’s ban on outdoor gatherings of over 500 people, Trout Weekend 2020 will not be going ahead. The Inland Fisheries Service has reluctantly taken this measure, as this is an important event for anglers and the Central Highlands community alike.

The Trout Fishing Competition continues. This year the competition winners will be announced at a later date.

Trout Weekend will return over Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May in 2021 and we hope you will be able to join us once again at the Liawenee Field Station.

If you would like more information, please contact me via email or mobile listed below.

Kind Regards,
Steve Paterson
Manager – Compliance, Inland Fisheries Service (Tasmania)

17 Back River Rd
New Norfolk TAS 7140
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Published: 21 March 2020

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What's the Catch?

How many Tasmanians go fishing each year and what do they catch?

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Published: 13 February 2020

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Read more: Recreational fishing survey results released 2020

What is Safety Watch?

Safety Watch is a new service for Tas Maritime Radio members based on the ETAR System that we have been trialling.

If you use Safety Watch you will tell us when you expect to arrive at your destination or return to your starting point and then call us as you arrive or return.

If you are:

more than 20 minutes overdue: we will start to call you using radio and your mobile phone number.
more than 1 hour overdue: we will contact Tasmania Police who will then take whatever steps they feel necessary, possibly including mounting a search for your vessel.

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Read more: Tas Maritime Radio News 31 January 2020

There is a new and exciting project being undertaken within the Walls of Jerusalem National Park. This project will improve the visitor experience while helping to protect the high conservation values of this amazing area.

Attached is a Stakeholder announcement flyer which contains a link to Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service “Have your say” website. Here you can read all relevant project background documents.

You can provide feedback through the website if you wish.

Yours sincerely,

Daniel Johansson

Ranger

>Flyer attached here

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Published: 24 January 2020

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Please read the attached flyer re some maintenance work on Tarraleah no 1 canal starting early February.

Flyer attached here

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Published: 24 January 2020

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Summer Fishing Clinics

Don't forget that free fishing clinics are being held in January at local jetties around the state from Dover to St Helens to Devonport. All ages and abilities are welcome. 

New fishers learn basic skills like setting up a rod, casting, how to measure your catch and to fish responsibly. Others may want to improve their skills or just drop by to find more about fishing. Rods and gear are provided.

Preregistration is encouraged to allow us to plan the required support and assist in guaranteeing you a fishing spot on the day.

Dates and details

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Read more: Responsible fishing clinics on in January 2020

Fishing and camping what better way to spend the summer holidays

The Christmas/New Year period in the Central Highlands saw some fantastic conditions for fishing. Our Officers were out on patrol and witnessed some great catches. Several waters were visited and boat patrols conducted on several waters. From a fishing perspective Great Lake fished well for anglers trolling with lead lines, particularly early and late in the day. On the warmer sunny days, fish were up and about looking for food in the waves near the surface. The fish were concentrated in the wind lanes.

Woods Lake fished well as usual, however lure anglers are starting to have to check for weed fouling their lure fairly regularly. Fly fishermen did well as usual in the south western corner of the lake.

Arthurs Lake – Fish safes were seen to contain nice fish, with trolling anglers and spinning proving popular. Fly fishermen also had good success in Cowpaddock Bay.

Penstock Lagoon – Plenty of duns were on the water on the cloudier days. As usual, good numbers of rising trout were taken by happy anglers.

Little Pine Lagoon – Fish are tailing nicely at the moment and are in excellent condition.

King William – Lots of fish caught by trollers over the period. Green and old cobra lures were the standout.

In all 224 anglers and 42 boats were inspected by our Officers across 5 days. 10 offences were detected. Fishing without a licence, failing to wear PFD and failing to carry minimum safety equipment on vessels accounted for the majority.

IFS wishes all anglers a safe and happy 2020. If you are in need of a New Year’s resolution, we would highly recommend spending more time fishing our lovely inland waterways.

Source: https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2020/jan/03/fishing-report-festive-season

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Published: 06 January 2020

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Fish where the champions fish

Collect your photos now and keep you eye on our website for information about how to enter.

There will be some great prizes and the winners will be announced at Trout Weekend 2020 on 16-17 May.

If you haven't already, start shooting those fishy shots and scenes.

Source : https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2019/dec/24/Photo-competition

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Published: 25 December 2019

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The track leading to Double Lagoon in the Nineteen Lagoons area of the Western Lakes is now open.

Source: https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2019/dec/23/double-lagoon-track-now-open Published on Dec. 23, 2019 

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Published: 24 December 2019

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