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Outcome of Public Meeting on Boating at Penstock Lagoon
Nearly 100 anglers who regularly fish at Penstock Lagoon (most using a boat) attended a meeting by the Inland Fisheries Service on Saturday 4 February in Miena to discuss a proposal to prohibit the use of petrol outboards on the lagoon. The meeting was designed to obtain preliminary feedback on this issue and gauge the level of concern by users of Penstock Lagoon.
Read More...Public meeting announced to discuss boating regulations at Penstock Lagoon
A public meeting will be held on Saturday 4 February at 6 pm at the Miena Community Centre to discuss a proposed change to the use of electric outboard motors only whilst boating at Penstock Lagoon. All interested anglers are welcome to attend.
Read More...Tasmania to host the XV Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships
The Inland Fisheries Service is proud to announce that Tasmania will host the XV Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships from 15-18 February.
Read More...Blue Green Algae Awareness over Summer
Anglers are advised to be aware that blooms of blue green algae may occur at certain inland waters during the warmer summer months. The Inland Fisheries Service recommends anglers observe any public health notices regarding the risk from skin contact with the water where blue green algae blooms have been identified.
Read More...Tassal Salmon for Meadowbank Lake
The Inland Fisheries Service received the latest donation of 1,705 good quality Atlantic salmon from Tassal on Wednesday 12 January, with approximately 1,560 released into Meadowbank Lake.
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