August 2016 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive

John Diggle, Director of Inland Fisheries, with a salmon released into Lake Kara on a previous stocking trip
Aug. 5, 2016

Atlantic salmon in Lake Kara

Lake Kara is a small man made reservoir on the North West Coast. Built by volunteers, Lake Kara was opened for fishing in 1969. Yesterday (4 August 2016) we stocked Lake Kara with Atlantic salmon. 300 fish averaged 1.5kg and were kindly donated by SALTAS at Wayatinah. This will be a great place to start...

A map showing Brumbys Creek boating hazard
Aug. 5, 2016

Navigation hazard – Brumbys Creek

Hydro Tasmania wish to advise of substantial navigation hazards on Brumbys Creek, upstream of the Duck Pond near Fisheries Lane, Cressy. Extensive clearing of willow from creek channels and surrounding areas was done during winter 2016. Creek channels are not marked and willow stumps will be submerged at moderate to high water levels. Brumbys Creek...

A view across Woods Lake
Aug. 4, 2016

Fat Fish Hidden in the Woods

Woods Lake is the perfect brown trout water for an early season visit. It is fertile and not too deep. There are good weed beds that provide a place for trout food to thrive. Being able to use bait, lure or fly provides an opportunity for everyone. The water level has risen quickly with this...

Lake Mackintosh
Aug. 3, 2016

Ssshhhhh - it's a secret

The locals keep this one to themselves. Lake Mackintosh, on the West Coast near Tullah, holds some great trout. The lake is full from recent rain and the fish will be hungry after the cold weather. Although mostly a boat fishing lake, there are some shore based angling opportunities. Try the area from the Mackintosh...

An Arthurs Lake tagged trout
Aug. 2, 2016

Arthurs Lake - a great early season option

Only yingina/Great Lake is more popular than Arthurs Lake and then only occasionally. This lake is the bread and butter destination of many Tasmanian trout fishermen. The reasons for this are simple; it has lots of fish and offers lots of way to catch them. After being closed for three months those with shacks and...