The trout fishery is getting worse by the year, which is incredibly sad. We need to be very proactive here, as it will only continue with climate change and an government that focuses all efforts on restocking vs habitat renewal, scientific study etc…

Fly fisher in my 2nd decade of fly fishing the north west streams of Tasmania. The fish stock have declined in a catastrophic way. In part due to regular, reoccurring large flooding through the river systems at the tail end of the spawn, and water reaching up to 29c for weeks at a time during February/march. But the biggest impact, undeniably has been cormorants, I have seen flocks of 100 plus flying over sheffield, they have decimated the streams and moved on for now.... but the lakes are suffering instead. All the large and small streams the in the north west of the state as well as Huon systems need restocking with wild fry and fingerlings from the Derwent or great lake. NOT large or Developed fish as it results in damaging the remaining fish stocks.

Our trout fishery has gone from one of the best in the world 10 years to now an absolute disgrace. Fisherman used to come from all parts of the world and Australia to fish for our wild brown trout. Now they don't bother coming because of the poor state of our fishery. I have been trout fishing our rivers and Central Highlands for over 50 years. The last decade the fishing has declined substantially and the last 2 years have been my worse seasons ever. IFS need to take a leaf out of Victorian Fisheries who nurture and look after their fishery. If something is not done soon it may never recover.

Our Fishery was once the envy of many….known throughout the fresh water angling world included I. A famous book called 50 places to fish before you die… It’s now shameful how it is now… PLEASE reinvest in this iconic fishery before it’s gone beyond saving…. $$$ spent now is for the Generations to come

Something has to be done fast . The Comorants are a major issue , the trout in Lake Crescent have taken a major dive in the last two years and I believe it's due to Comorants . The fishing has deteriorated in a big way ,zero insect life in most waters . If nothing is done our fishery will be gone .

Absolutely correct , Bronte Lagoon was one of Tasmania’s best fisheries , I noticed 5 seasons ago fishing started to decline to the extent that it was barely worth the cost and effort travelling there from Meander , Lake Kay the same as are many other lakes , authorities can’t make it rain but they can do something about the overpopulation of cormorants, it will take years to recover

As an old Tasmanian now living in Melbourne,I support your ideals

fix the cormorants