Inland Fisheries Service News
Access to Forico land restricted
Forico has advised that they are restricting all non-work related activities across the land they manage. This means there is no access for anglers to the following waters until further notice: Talbots Lagoon Four Springs Lake - foot access to the western shore Meander River at Birralee Road and Long Ridge Road Mersey River between...
Anglers Access through Lanoma Estate closed
Lanoma Estate (Westerway Raspberry Farm) has temporary closed the anglers access across their property to the Tyenna River until further notice. This action has been taken to assist in limiting the spread of COVID-19.
Inland Fisheries Service close public sites in response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19 the Inland Fisheries Service has closed the Corra Linn Public Reserve, Launceston and the Salmon Ponds Heritage Hatchery and Gardens, Plenty until further notice. We encourage all Tasmanian's to work together in these changing times. Please follow the advice, practise hygiene etiquette and adhere to all measure designed to stop to spread of...
Hydro Tasmania announces the closure of lakes and boat ramps.
From the Hydro Tasmania Facebook page: Effective immediately, all Hydro Tasmania lakes and boat ramps are closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, along with our campgrounds. It’s a difficult but simple message: if you were planning on fishing, water skiing, camping, hunting or otherwise visiting Hydro Tasmania lakes or land for the Easter...
Four Spring Lake possible blue green algae outbreak
Meander Valley Council have advised that blue green algae may be present in Four Springs Lake. Further sampling will be undertaken to identify if the algae is toxic. As a precaution anglers should not drink from the lake, avoid unnecessary contact with the water and wash and cook fish thoroughly before consumption. Further information will...
