Inland Fisheries Service News
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...
Lake Augusta hazard notice
Visitors to Lake Augusta please be aware that we have recently discovered material in the camping area near the toilets that may contain asbestos. Testing of this material is currently underway. The campground and toilets are safe and remain open, with a small area blocked off to public access. Please help us to reduce any...
Thureau Hills boat ramp upgrade
Thureau Hills Lake Burbury 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 boat ramp to be closed during this period. Alternative boat launching...
Upgrade Darwin Dam launch area
Lake Burbury – Darwin Dam launch area upgrade works. Members of the public are advised weather permitting upgrading works will commence on Monday 9th March 2020 and should be completed by Friday 27th March 2020. Access to the shore adjacent to the works area will be available for launching at the discretion of the Contractor....
IFS staff clean up fishing spots.
The Inland Fisheries Service participated in corporate Clean Up Australia Day today. We focussed on Angler Access sites along the River Derwent. The section from New Norfolk to Gretna from the Lyell Highway and then back down along the Glenora Road returning to New Norfolk was done. We also cleaned up the lake Crescent and...
