October 2017 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive

Oct. 11, 2017

Carp Management Program Annual Report 2016-17

The 2016-17 Carp Management Program Annual Report is now available. Click here Find out the latest news on the 2016-17 season with the Carp Management Program, and how the battle with carp in Lake Sorell is progressing. Read about the development of new carp eradication techniques and strategies, what the season ahead is going to...

Oct. 11, 2017

Warning on Little Pine Lagoon

Hydro Tasmania is working to recover and re-establish the Boat Boom that broke free of its shore based mooring during a recent storm event. Until such time that the Boat Boom is back in place, boating anglers on Little Pine Lagoon are advised to stay at least 100m clear of the dam wall

Oct. 10, 2017

Great Lake Tie-In

With the announcement of Tasmania as the host for the 2019 World Fly Fishing Championships, fly tying and fishing clubs of Tasmania present the Great Lake Tie-In (GLTI). Prominent Tasmanian fly tyers from around the state will be demonstrating the “Art of Fly Tying” at the, Miena Community Hall on Saturday 14th October. The event...

Gravel being spread
Oct. 6, 2017

Road maintenance at Four Springs Lake

In response to the popularity of Four Springs Lake since the start of the season the IFS has graded and gravelled the access road. The lake continues to fish well for persistent anglers with the first signs of mayfly hatches occurring during recent mild days. Anglers are reminded that fires are not permitted on the...

July to Sept 17 carp report
Oct. 6, 2017

July to September Carp report

As carp numbers begin to dwindle in Lake Sorell read the latest carp update