Towards the end of the 2025-26 brown trout season the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) received reports of a submerged obstacle in the Penstock Lagoon boating corridor.

The obstruction has been located and IFS staff undertook work to move and mark what was found to be a remnant tree stump.

A timely reminder - numerous similar hazards exist in the lagoon and the designated 5 knot speed limit across the lagoon preserves both the aquatic environment and boaters’ safety.

Boating outside of the corridor should be by electric outboard or manual labour (with the exception of the existing non-motorised boating zones in Beginners Bay where manual labour only is permitted). If you do need to use your outboard motor outside of the boating corridor, please trim up and stay below the 5 knot speed limit.