Inland Fisheries Service News

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Oct. 7, 2019

Nineteen Lagoons gate is open

PWS advise that the boom gate on Lake Augusta Rd was opened for public access as of 4th October 2019. Vehicular access to Lake Pillans and Double and Talinah Lagoons will remain closed with a view to reopen on 1st November (approximately) subject to road inspections determining conditions are suitable for vehicular traffic. For any...

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IFS and AAT inspect the improved Lake Rowallan boat ramp
Oct. 2, 2019

Lake Rowallan - Notification of the upgrade to the boat ramp

In collaboration with Inland Fisheries Service (IFS), Marine and Safety Tasmania (MaST) and various local contractors, Hydro Tasmania has been working to improve our recreational infrastructure. The latest achievement has been the boating infrastructure at Lake Rowallan. This large, gravel boat ramp is now functional across the operational range of the lake. The upgrade has...

An image of the front cover of the Carp Management Program Annual Report 2018-19 showing a montage of images from activities during the year.
Carp Management Program Annual Report 2018-19 front cover
Oct. 1, 2019

Carp Management Program Annual Report 2018-19

Find out all about the 2018-19 season and how the battle with carp in Lake Sorell is progressing. Read about the jelly gonad condition affecting male carp, the results of the juvenile carp surveys, and how close the program is to a complete eradication. The Carp Management Program Annual Report 2018- 19 is complete and...

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Please contact us with tagged fish details
Sept. 23, 2019

Bradys Lake Tagged Fish - Update

Following the release of 3,500 tagged fish into Bradys Lake during May/June this year, reports of tagged fish captured by anglers have been steadily flowing in.  As of 23 September, 19 tagged fish have been captured and reported by anglers.  Of these, 9 have been captured from Bradys Lake, 6 from Lake Binney and 4...

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A lovely stretch on the Meander River
Sept. 23, 2019

Meander River video

The Meander River is final venue that is featured in the World Fly Fishing Championship 2019 series of videos. The river has good access and is popular with local and visiting anglers alike. Check out the video here.