WFS Admin

The Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion for the 2025-26 trout fishing season continues.

A total of 30 tagged trout were released into 13 different waters across the state.

The first of three tagged trout captured from Great Lake wins $25,000! All other tagged trout from Great Lake win $5000.

The tags are yellow and have unique identifying details.

The waters with tagged fish are:

• • Lake Mackintosh
  • Lake Rowallan
  • Lake Burbury
  • Huntsman Lake
  • South Riana Lake
  • Curries River Reservoir
  • Lake Leake
  • Yingina / Great Lake
  • Bradys Lake
  • Arthurs Lake
  • Lake Sorell
  • Craigbourne Lake
  • River Derwent

To win a prize, catch a fish with the correct tag and report the details with photo evidence to the IFS within 72 hours of capture.

Fish caught during the promotion must be kept with tag intact for verification.

The tagged trout promotion is open to all holders of a current freshwater angling licence, or persons aged under 14 who have the permission of their parent or guardian.

Tagged fish from previous promotions prior to 2024, are also not eligible.

For more information, updates on tagged trout captures and the full terms and conditions of the promotion visit: Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion – Inland Fisheries Service 2025-26.