Inland Fisheries Service News
Welcome back Lake Sorell
From this Saturday, 8 February 2020, the public and anglers will again be able to access Lake Sorell. This will allow trout fishing for the remainder of the 2019‑20 brown trout season, which closes 3 May 2020. The intense carp fishing effort has reduced the trout population but we expect it to rebuild naturally over...
Lake Leake Pontoon Installation
Members of the public are advised, weather permitting, the installation of a pontoon at the public boat ramp will commence on Tuesday 11 February 2020 and should be completed by Friday 13 March 2020. The nature of the works will require the boat ramp to be closed during this period. Alternative boat launching is available just past the boat...
Mikany Dam upgrade begins
TasWater is upgrading Mikany Dam and site preparation starts in February 2020. For safety while upgrading, TasWater is closing Mikany Dam, including Lake Mikany. Weather depending, the project is expected to be completed by the end of August 2021. The upgrade will give Smithton, Stanley and Irishtown greater water surety into the future. The dam,...
Cumbungi control at Four Spring Lake
We monitored and completed follow up control of cumbungi infestation at Four Springs Lake. On Friday 24 January, we inspected the nine known cumbungi infestation sites. We found 20 stems in total at four sites. We cut the stems below the water as this has proven to be a successful control method. We surveyed the...
More Meander River anglers access
As part of the Government’s commitment to improve angler’s access, we have improved foot access to the Meander River between Jackeys Creek and Huntsman Lake. 5km of walking tracks lead to the river from two new parking areas on Warners Road, off Jackeys Marsh Road. The new tracks, developed for the World Fly Fishing Championship...
