Inland Fisheries Service News
Four Springs Lake warnings removed
Although closed to angling, Four Springs Lake is open to other water based activities. In April, we reported that testing had revealed blue green algae might be present in Four Spring Lake. We are now happy to report that more recent testing has given the all clear. The Meander Valley Council are removing the warning...
January to March 2018 Carp Management Program Quarterly Report
The January to March 2018 Carp Management Program Quarterly Report is complete and available for public access at the link below. Find out the latest news on the 2017-18 season with the Carp Management Program (CMP), and how the battle with carp in Lake Sorell is progressing. Read about the current carp eradication techniques/strategies and...
Dynans Bridge access closed for flood repairs
Anglers access at Dynans Bridge on the Mersey River is closed while flood repairs are completed. Work will include stabilisation of the riverbank, repairs to erosion and new fencing. Work will be completed in time for the opening of the 2018-19 season.
The 2018 brown trout spawning migration is in full swing
The brown trout spawning migration is well underway at Liawenee Canal, yingina/Great Lake. With this begins the annual adult transfers to other waters around the State. Sometimes natural recruitment cannot sustain a wild population. We assist these fisheries with fish stocking using wild fish whenever possible. Yingina/Great Lake has many spawning creeks and lots of...
Little Pine Lagoon trout survey sets the scene for the 2018-19 season.
During the last week of the brown trout season, we carried out an extensive survey of the Little Pine Lagoon trout population. The great news is the long-term angling prospects for this water are excellent. Over two days, we surveyed a wide area of the lagoon. Using 120 box traps, we captured 478 brown trout....
