The Fisheries Habitat Improvement Fund is an environmental not for profit Trust whose aim is to fund environmental projects that supported, preserved, protected or enhanced freshwater fish habitat.
The 37th World Fly Fishing Championships were held in Slovakia from 5 – 11 September 2017. Anglers from 31 countries around the world put their fly fishing skills to the test on the Dedinky Lake, Poprad River, Bela River, Orava River, and Vah River. The Australian team comprised Captain Craig Coltman, Victoria, Christopher Bassano, Tasmania,…
An opportunity to find out how to get involved in local projects that improve fish habitat.
The 2017 Great Lake Tie-In is on 14 October, at Miena, Tasmania.
The Australian Masters Games 2017 are coming to Tasmania, and will be hosted by the North West Fly Fishers Club, based in Burnie.
Highlands Bushfest held over the weekend of 19 & 20 November was a great event, with over 3,850 people attending over the two days. One feature of Bushfest was TGALT’s exhibition of our photographic finalists from the 150 Years of Trout in Tasmania photo comp. The exhibition was held in the Central Highlands Council’s marquee. TGALT…
Bushfest is on again! 19th & 20th November 2016. A fun family day, the 2016 Highlands Bushfest will showcase recreational activities – fishing, hunting, camping, four wheel driving and other outdoor activities. MCs Andrew Hart and Nick Duigan from Hook Line & Sinker will keep you entertained, along with free face painting, free pony rides,…
In 1864, trout were successfully acclimatised into Tasmania. This amazing achievement was significant considering there were several failed attempts prior to this! Today Tasmania claims the purest strains of wild trout in the world. In 2014 Tasmania celebrated the 150 year anniversary of wild trout in Tasmania. TGALT commemorated the anniversary with a variety of…
The Great Lake Tie In is on! Come along on Saturday 15 October 2016, to the Miena Community Centre (off Cider Gum Road). Join fly tyers from around the state for a day in the Art of Fly Tying. This is a great chance to see Fur and Feather and all manner of materials turned…
Tasmania’s new Brown Trout Season opens Saturday August 6th. All rivers and streams, plus all lakes and lagoons classified as ‘brown trout waters’ re-open from August 6th. With the states wettest late Autumn and Winter to date, our trout have had the best spawning conditions for years. This inflow of water also gives the fish…