Inland Fisheries Service News

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Sign at liawenee indicating that the Nineteen Lagoons gate is open
Oct. 2, 2018

Gate to Nineteen Lagoons open

We have received information that the gate into the Nineteen Lagoons has now been opened. With the settled, overcast weather forecast for the next few days and coming weekend it should be a good place to find a wild brown trout. This opens up easy access to Double Lagoon, Lake Ada, Lake Kay and the...

Illegally caught whitebait in an eski found during a house search
Illegally caught whitebait
Sept. 27, 2018

Largest whitebait fine of the season

At the Devonport Court of Petty Sessions on Wednesday 26 September, Timothy John Tuthill pleaded guilty to one count of possess whitebait without licence. Mr Tuthill was fined $5763.36, including special penalties and costs. Members of the public reported suspicious fishing activity on the Forth River. A search was done of Mr Tuthill’s home finding...

The Hydro Tasmania logo
Hydro Tasmania logo
Sept. 26, 2018

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...

The flyer for Talk Trout Tasmania 2018, the IFS forum
The Talk Trout Tasmania 2018 flyer
Sept. 26, 2018

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...

The Hydro Tasmania logo
The Hydro Tasmania logo
Sept. 25, 2018

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...