http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs Most recent news about trout fishing in Tasmania consisting of timely information such as emergency closures, stocking events, other important announcements. daily 1 2006-07-05T02:41:04Z http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/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. No publisher tim 2007-11-23T03:49:37Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/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. No publisher tim 2007-09-27T01:12:41Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/newsitems/newsflash/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. No publisher tim 2007-08-24T01:24:24Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/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 No publisher tim 2008-02-28T00:52:50Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/fishing-platform-at-windsor2019s-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. No publisher tim 2008-02-07T03:24:00Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/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. No publisher tim 2008-03-03T23:24:05Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/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. No publisher tim 2007-12-02T23:13:46Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/fourth-fish4cash-release-at-lake-burbury-1 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. No publisher tim 2007-11-26T04:14:06Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/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. No publisher tim 2008-09-24T00:14:19Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/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 No publisher tim 2007-08-20T06:58:16Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/newsitems/newsflash/latest-angler-news-out-now September 2008 edition of Angler News is available now! If you wish to receive the newsletter by email please email infish@ifs.tas.gov.au. Alternately you can see this and past editions by going to the News section of this website. No publisher tim 2008-09-25T05:19:23Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/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 No publisher tim 2007-09-13T06:25:55Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/lake-crescent-boat-access-closed Due to the very low water levels anglers are advised that it is now no longer possible to use the boat ramp or the canal at Lake Crescent. This is the only access for boats to the lake. When the situation changes there will be a notice on this website. No publisher tim 2007-09-25T00:29:17Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/time-to-keep-an-eye-on-lake-levels With water levels at many of the State’s prime fishing waters at or close to historical lows, it is important that anglers think carefully about boating. Lake levels at Hydro storages can be seen by going to this URL http://www.hydro.com.au/home/Tourism+and+Recreation/Lake+Levels.htm It is important to check the level of waters that you intend to fish for the sake of safety as well as for the prospect of fishing success. The current level of Great Lake means that majority of boat ramps will soon be unserviceable leaving Boundary Bay the as the only safe location for the launch and retrieve of all but the smallest of boats. When the level drops below 17 m FSL only the Boundary Bay ramp is useable. With low water levels there is an increasing likelihood that previously submerged hazards will now be exposed or close to the water surface. Anglers should exercise caution if they are unfamiliar with waters at the current low levels. No publisher tim 2008-02-14T23:49:04Z News Item http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/new-brochure-on-didymo The didymo task force have produced a new brochure with details on the problem and what you can do to help. This is an extremely important issue to the biosecurity of Tasmania. Please take a look at the brochure to see the latest advice on cleaning your fishing equipment to prevent an introduction of this pest into Tasmania. The brochure can be veiwed and downloaded from the Didymo page on this website (News section on top menu). No publisher tim 2008-02-15T00:34:57Z News Item