TROUT FISHING IN TASMANIA
The Salmon Ponds gives you a close-up look at some of the trout and salmon that can be caught in Tasmania's lakes and streams.

You can fish within a few minutes of our towns and cities, or explore lakes and streams in beautiful wilderness areas for trophy trout.

The main angling season is from August to May and you need a licence to fish, but in some locations you can now fish all year round for trout without the need for a licence.

Holders of a full season trout fishing licence are entitled to free admittance to the Salmon Ponds.

The Inland Fishery Service manages Tasmania's wild fishery and is responsible for the stocking of lakes and rivers. They produce a Fishing Code each year - an informative booklet which is the essential pocket guide to your fishing.

HOW THE INLAND FISHERIES SERVICE CAN HELP YOU
The Inland Fisheries Service website www.ifs.tas.gov.au tells you everything you need to know about trout fishing in Tasmania including:

• All the current news on the best fishing, water levels and events
• Where to fish - including data sheets on each fishing location
• Season dates and other events including open days
• Fishing waters - and fishing conditions applicable to them
• Types of fish
• Fishing regulations and licence fees
• Where you can buy your licence - includes the Salmon Ponds
• Stocking program
• Native species and environmental issues
• Angling groups and links to commercial trout guides
• And much more

IMPORTANT SEASON DATES 2009/2010

1/8/09 Opening of most brown trout waters*
3/10/09 Opening of most rainbow trout waters*
31/10/09 Opening of waters that flow into certain canals and bays (except Canal Bay, Great Lake)
28/11/09 Opening of Canal Bay, Great Lake
28/3/10 Closure of waters that flow into certain canals and bays, including Canal Bay, Great Lake
2/5/10 Closure of most brown trout waters
30/5/10 Closure of rainbow trout waters and lakes
Mackintosh and Rosebery
* Note: the open season relates to the water, not the species of fish caught (ie brown or rainbow trout) to your fishing.