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Up one levelMost recent news about trout fishing in Tasmania consisting of timely information such as emergency closures, stocking events, other important announcements.
Changes to parking and roads at Arthurs Lake
Due to low water levels at Arthurs Lake new arrangements have been put in place to accommodate vehicle and trailer parking closer to the launching area. The ‘No parking below this point’ signs have been removed and a designated parking area on the southern (Canal) side of the ramp has been cleared of rocks and signposted. Boaters are encouraged to park appropriately and not to obstruct the launching area particularly at the end of the ramp. Leave plenty of room for a car and trailer to turn and launch or retrieve safely. Anglers will also be pleased and relieved to know that Gunns Marsh Rd. from the B51 (Poatina Rd) junction to Jonah Bay campground will be graded and repaired over the next week in time for the coming holiday season. Hydro are funding the works which commenced on 23rd November and are due for completion in early December.
Angler access brochures with maps now available for 18 fisheries
The angler access project has produced 18 colour brochures and they are now available from this website by downloading. They are: Brumbys Creek, Penstock Lagoon, Arthurs Lake, Great Lake, Woods Lake, Lake St. Clair and Lake King William, Four Springs, Huntsman Lake and Brushy Lagoon, Lake Burbury, Lake Barrington, Meadowbank Lake, Lake Leake and Tooms Lake, Little Pine Lagoon, Dee Lagoon, Lake Rowallan, Lake Echo and Bronte Lagoon. The Angler Access Project and associated brochures can be found under the "Going Fishing" heading on the top menu bar or open up full story for link.
Temporary closure to fishing at Risdon Brook Dam
Due to construction of new platforms for disabled fishing at Risdon Brook Dam there will be no access to fishing there for the next two weeks. The inconvenience will be worth it, with two new platforms replacing the four old ones. The new platforms will give disabled anglers better access to the water and make the fishing experience an easier one than it was from the old platforms.
New Arthurs Lake webcam
Want to know what the weather in the highlands looks like before you decide to go? Well as from Wednesday the 8th of August you can. A webcam has been set up at Pumphouse Bay, Arthurs Lake. This camera gives a view over Arthurs Lake to Brazendale Island, the Morass and beyond. The camera has been set up through a collaborative project between Coastview, Anglers Alliance Tasmania and the Inland Fisheries Service. The link to this webcam can be found by visiting the Going Fishing main menu of this website then going to the Weather page under the Things to Check section. The full story of this news item also has a direct link. These links will not work until Wednesday 8 August 2007.
New boatramp and car park at Lake Catagunya
The new boat ramp and carpark facilities at Lake Catagunyah have been completed. Jointly funded by MAST and Hydro the work has been undertaken whilst the lake has been drawn down for power station maintenance. The access road, carpark and boatramp have been significantly upgraded at a combined cost of approximatly $30,000. This is a result of MAST, IFS and Hydro and strategy to improve facilities at waters with reliable water levels.
2009 Hydro Tasmania Wildwater World Cup
The International Canoe Federation Wildwater World Cup is being held in Tasmania from 20 October to 7 November at four locations on the upper Mersey River, Bradys Lake Whitewater, Meander River and Cataract Gorge. Anglers are requested to respect the alternative recreational use of these waters by international whitewater paddlers during this period.
Whitebait Season Closes 11 November
The recreational whitebait season, which coincides with the springtime upstream migration of whitebait, closed on 11 November. This year, the runs in some rivers were held back by increased downstream flows due to high rainfalls in the preceding weeks and months. However this did not deter the activities of some would-be poachers nor lessen the compliance work of Inland Fisheries inspectors.
2008 Seaport Marine Tasmanian Trout Classic
The Seaport Marine Tasmanian Trout Classic is on again in 2008! After the very successful inaugural one day event in March 2007, the organisers have expanded the event to two days and on two different venues. Based at Miena in the Tasmanian Central Highlands, this is a fantastic fun event for teams of two anglers in Australia’s best trout fishery. This year there is a massive prize pool for competitors, with a 12volt 55lb thrust MotorGuide electric bowmount engine supplied by Seaport Marine for the first placed team as well as at least $1000 in cash. In addition to this there are heaps of prizes and give aways from Daiwa and Berkley, a $250 prize for the longest trout caught over the two days and heaps more. For more information log onto www.sportsfishtasmania.com or www.tasmaniansportsfisher.com.au for the complete competition information pack and entry forms. Phone enquires can be directed to Neil Grose on 0407 879 941. Entries close on the February 15, so don’t leave it too late. read full story for more information and links
Fishing platform at Windsor’s Corner to allow access for all
The New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association (NNLAA) proudly opened its Windsor’s Corner Rehabilitation and Angler Access Project on Tuesday 5 February. On the banks of the Derwent River 4km north of New Norfolk the popular fishing spot has undergone a dramatic transformation. Derwent Valley Mayor, Tony Nicholson cut the ribbon and officially opened the site in front of around 50 guests. NNLAA Treasurer Ray Aitchison, the driving force behind the project, spoke of the history of the site and the project. In conjunction with Greening Australia the NNLAA applied successfully for funding under the Federal Government’s Recreational Fishing Community Grants Programme.
Lake Trevallyn closed to recreational use
Lake Trevallyn has been closed for recreational use. A blue-green algae bloom has meant that this water is potentially unsafe for human contact. The access to the lake has been gated off.
Public forums for the draft Tasmanian Inland Recreational Fishery Management Plan 2007 - 2017
During the last week in November there will be a series of public forums held at three locations around the State to inform the public about the Service’s draft Tasmanian Inland Recreational Fishery Management Plan. The Plan is currently in draft form and will remain open to public comment until February 11 2008. The Service encourages anyone who is interested in providing comment or just has an interest in the State’s inland fisheries to attend one of these forums. Copies of the plan are available through Service Tasmania shops (at a nominal cost of $5.50) as well as from the Inland Fisheries Service website (see bottom of the page for address). Public forums venues, dates and times: Monday 26 November, 7.30-9.30 pm, Bellerive Yacht Club, 64 Cambridge Rd, Bellerive, Wednesday 28 November, 7.30-9.30 pm, Tamar Yacht Club, 7 Park St, Launceston, Thursday 29 November, 7.30-9.30 pm, Burnie Yacht Club, Bass Highway, Burnie.
Fourth FISH4CASH release at Lake Burbury
During last week the fourth fish was released as part of the FISH4CASH promotion. The fish is a rainbow trout and was released into Lake Burbury. As with other releases the fish will be identifiable by the blue tag labelled with FISH4CASH. The lucky angler will receive $1000 for the return of the tag with the fish back to the IFS head office. For further details of the promotion see the FISH4CASH page on this website. The third fish of the promotion, released at Lake Meadowbank, remains uncaught.
Seniors week angling activities, October 2008
Fishcare volunteers are hosting a number of events to encourage seniors to take up fishing. These events will be held during the first week of October which is Seniors Week. In the South an introduction to fishing session will be held at Apex Park, Huonville on October 1 from 11 am to 2 pm. In the North west there will be a session at the Cam River above the Bass Hwy bridge Friday 3 October 1-3.30pm. Bring fishing gear if you have some and dress for the weather. RSVP by September 26 to Tess McNeill on 6233 9073 for the Southern event or Damian Heran on 6432 3898 for the Northwest event.
Mainland yabbies recovered at Great Lake
Inland Fisheries Service inspectors recovered a number of yabbies believed to be the mainland Cherax species, along with some mussels and foreign weed, from the edge of Great Lake on Thursday 27 August. Inland Fisheries inspectors reacted quickly to decontaminate the site, removing the pests and preventing their possible introduction to the Lake. Some interstate anglers were interviewed and investigations into the incident are continuing.
Arthurs Lake Dam boat ramp - caution
Boat users on Arthurs Lake should note that the current water level is at the end of the Arthurs Dam boat ramp. There is a significant drop off after the ramp,only 4WD vehicles should use this ramp until further notification. The ramp at Pumphouse Point is fine for 2WD vehicles. Due to the low water levels anglers are reminded to exercise caution at all times when navigating the lake as there are submerged hazards that are just approaching the surface.
Recent Stocking Bonanza by the IFS
Water levels and river flows increased dramatically at many locations around the State during Winter and Spring but now, the IFS is capitalizing on this natural event and the excess supply of fish stock, and is boosting fish populations at selected waters. Surplus brood and production stock from Springfield and Sevrup Fisheries, and also from the University of Tasmania’s School of Aquaculture in Launceston as well as wild trout fry from the Service’s own hatchery at New Norfolk, have been stocked into Lake Dulverton, Tooms Lake, Four Springs Lake, Craigbourne Dam, Lake Barrington, Brushy Lagoon and Bradys Lake over this week and last.
Invitation to all angling clubs - AAT meeting 19th August
Anglers Alliance Tasmania (AAT) believes that the structural organisation of angling clubs in Tasmania is at a critical stage of development and is seeking immediate action to strengthen its foundation. In particular, AAT points to decreasing support for the three regional umbrella Associations in the North, North West and South – as indicated by the recent drop in number of affiliated clubs - and notes the difficulty in filling Committee positions. The IFS and AAT extend an invitation for up to two members of all Tasmanian angling Clubs to attend a watershed meeting to discuss the future of Clubs and additionally enjoy a tour of the IFS’s new hatchery and offices. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO TELL US HOW YOU VIEW THE FUTURE OF CLUBS AND HOW THE STRUCTURES COULD BE IMPROVED. DATE: SUNDAY 19TH AUGUST 10.30 AM WHERE: IFS OFFICES AND HATCHERY, 17 Back River Rd New Norfolk
$720,000 for recreational fishing in Tasmania
Recreational fishing in Tasmania will be boosted through $720,000 in Australian Government grants for 14 projects across the state. Australian Government Minister for Fisheries and Conservation, Senator Eric Abetz, announced the funding at the Tasmanian Trout Expo in Cressy on the 24th of August. The Minister also launched the Brumby’s Creek Anglers Access Project which was funded $16,030 through round 3 of the programme. "This project – and the 14 more I have announced today - demonstrate the Australian Government’s commitment to supporting recreational fishers and their communities to improve recreational fishing services and facilities." Senator Abetz said. see full story for details
Angling licensing update
The new season’s licence period starts on 1 August, which coincides with the traditional opening of the trout season (based on brown trout waters). You will be able to purchase a new season licence or renew a full season licence from the second week of July via the internet at www.ifs.tas.gov.au, or by visiting your local tackle store or Service Tasmania shop. The annual renewal notice which will be sent to all full season licence holders in the first week of July, will contain a special offer for a Complimentary 48 Hour Novice Licence to ‘take a mate fishing’ this season. Full season licence holders will also be offered free entry to the Salmon Ponds again this year. Angling licence costs for the 2009-10 season are shown below. Note that the one day licence has been extended to two days, by replacing the 24 Hour Licence with a 48 Hour Licence at no relative increase in price. (see full story for table of licence fees)
Anglers Access – North Esk River at ‘Ballroom’
Ron Dennis, owner of the ‘Ballroom’ property on the North Esk River has been conducting his own war on the willows and gorse that infest much of this beautiful river. As a result he has successfully cleared approx 3 km of river bank. See story for full details.
