Have you heard the news? For another season junior anglers and young Tasmanians can go out and chase trout for free.

To fish Tasmania’s inland lakes and rivers, junior anglers from 14 to 17 years old are required to hold an inland angling licence but can apply for a free licence through the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) website, or via an agent.

Those under 14 years of age are not required to hold a licence. The trout season opened on 3 August.

There is nothing better than quality time outdoors alongside friends and family and it’s even better when you can end the day with a fresh fish dinner.

Under the Tasmanian government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future this initiative will remain in place for at least the next three years. This is about fostering the next generation of young anglers, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle and ensuring young Tasmanians have every opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty on offer in Tassie.

Angling licence renewals, and new licence purchases for the 2024-25 season are now available on the IFS website www.ifs.tas.gov.au/anglers/manage.