Inland Fisheries Service News
Cumbungi (bullrush) control continues at Four Springs Lake
As part of an ongoing program to control cumbungi (bullrush) at Four Springs Lake we engaged Woodlands P/L to spray the remaining infestations around the lake. Spraying with bi-active herbicide (frog and aquatic fauna friendly) was completed on Wednesday 7 February. Over coming months these infestations should die off. Follow up treatment is planned for...
October to December 2017 Carp Management Program Quarterly Report
The October to December 2017 Carp Management Program (CMP) Quarterly Report has now been completed, and is available for public access at the link below. Find out the latest news on the 2017-18 season with the Carp Management Program, and how the battle with carp in Lake Sorell is progressing. Read about the current carp...
Cumbungi control trial at Four Springs Lake
Anglers Alliance Tasmania was recently alerted to increasing infestation of cumbungi (bullrush) at Four Springs Lake. These infestations could potentially, over time, inhibit fishing in the shallow margins of the lake if left uncontrolled. It was determined that two control methods would be trialed for effectiveness. The first method is to slash the cumbungi 150mm...
Lake Pimsoll level
Hydro Tasmania takes pride in supporting anglers and other recreational water users. We maintain our assets to support hydropower generation, and for users to enjoy. We’ve drained Lake Plimsoll to about eight metres below full, to perform about five weeks of maintenance. It should return to normal by mid-February. Until then, lower levels may affect...
Fisheries Habitat Improvement Fund
The Fisheries Habitat Improvement Fund was originally founded in 2000 as an environmental not for profit Trust whose aim was to fund environmental projects that supported, preserved, protected or enhanced freshwater fish habitat. The first project supported by the Fund was the rehabilitation of Shannon Lagoon and a number of works were undertaken to achieve...
