Inland Fisheries Service News
Update for Lake Barrington
An update from Hydro Tasmania: Due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to postpone the Devils Gate Power Station works. We have stopped the drawdown of Lake Barrington and will now refill to the previous level – which will mean that the boat ramps will be accessible in time for the weekend and...
Talk Trout Tasmania 2018
Join us at the Great Lake Community Centre on Friday 12 October for Talk Trout Tasmania 2018. This is an opportunity to meet some of our inland fisheries staff. Hear about fisheries management and ask your questions of the panel. John, Chris, Rob and Brett will present information and strategies about the management of our...
Lake Barrington boat ramps temporarily closed
A notice from Hydro Tasmania. Boat operators and other recreational users of Lake Barrington are advised the boat ramps and pontoon at West Kentish Park will be closed from Tuesday 25 September 2018 until Wednesday 10 October 2018. During this period the lake will be drawn down to a minimum level of 116.59m (-5.33m from...
IFS involved in search and rescue exercise
On Saturday 22 September, IFS Officers participated in a large-scale search and rescue training exercise at Liawenee on the Central Highlands. Participants came from Tasmania Police, SES, Surf Life Saving Tasmania and bushwalking groups. We participated with a boat out on the yingina/Great Lake in windy conditions. Over130 people working in teams performed line searches...
Upgrade to Lake Cethana boat ramp
An update from Hydro Tasmania. Hydro Tasmania has just completed an upgrade of the boat ramp at Lake Cethana. New guard rails and edging have been installed at the concrete boat ramp, and vegetation around the ramp has been cleared to allow for better and safer access. Located less than an hour’s drive from Devonport,...
