The Tasmanian Liberal Government supports our inland freshwater recreational fishery and is ensuring access remains free for junior anglers.
As part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, this year junior freshwater angling fees will again be waived, to encourage continued participation from young Tasmanians.
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 free licence for junior anglers will continue for at least the next three years, and this coming season the IFS is also offering discounted licences for 18 to 21-year-olds.
This discounted rate forms part of a commitment the Tasmanian Liberal Government has made for the 2024-25 season to make it easier for those aged between 18 and 21 to purchase an angling licence.
The junior fee waiver and discounted young adult licence aims to encourage the next generation of anglers to enjoy our world class trout fishery, help transition junior anglers through to the purchase of an adult licence as well as encourage valuable time in our beautiful outdoors.
Angling licence renewals, and new licence purchases for the 2024-25 season are now available on the IFS website: https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/anglers/manage
