Inland Fisheries Service News
Closure of Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service managed land
The Tasmanian Government has determined that our community should limit unnecessary travel during the COVID-19 pandemic therefore all National Parks and reserved land managed by Parks and Wildlife Service is closed to public access until further notice. This means that NO FISHING can occur on this land from midnight Thursday 26 March 2020. This includes...
Lake Burbury Thureau Hills Boat Ramp Upgrade
TIMBER WALKWAY INSTALLATION Members of the public are advised weather permitting the installation of a timber walkway will commence on Monday 16th March 2020 and should be completed by Thursday 9th April 2020. The nature of the works will require the lake level to be lowered and the boat ramp to be closed during this...
Cancellation of Trout Weekend 2020
Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and following the Federal Government’s ban on outdoor gatherings of over 500 people, Trout Weekend 2020 will not be going ahead. The Inland Fisheries Service has reluctantly taken this measure, as this is an important event for anglers and the Central Highlands community alike. The Trout Fishing...
The willow war on the Tyenna ramps up
The work of Willow Warriors and local residents continues to help restore one of Tasmania’s premier trout-fishing rivers, the Tyenna. On Monday 2 March, eight Willow Warriors joined Derwent Catchment Project staff for the first working bee to control upstream willows on the Tyenna and its tributaries near Maydena. This working bee focused on controlling...
Lake Echo Power Station - Test water release
As part of a trial for upcoming works at Lake Echo Power Station, Hydro Tasmania will be releasing a higher than normal flow along the Dee River from Lake Echo on the 11th & 12th of March. During this time there will be increased water flow down the Dee River into Dee Lagoon. To ensure...
