Inland Fisheries Service News
Workshop to discuss drivers of ecological health in Central Highland waters
On 29 January 2025, Anglers Alliance Tasmania (AAT) facilitated a workshop at Penstock Lagoon to discuss potential drivers of ecological health in our Central Highlands trout fisheries. The workshop was attended by several AAT members, representatives from the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) and scientists from the University of Tasmania, Latrobe University and CSIRO. The aims...
Farm Dam Enhancement Workshops - Landcare Tasmania
Landcare Tasmania, ANU Sustainable Farms and the Tas Farm Innovation Hub are hosting three Farm Dam Enhancement 'Train the Trainer' Days across the state (north-west, north and south) in February 2025. These Train-the-Trainer sessions are designed for NRM, Land Management and Landcare professionals to develop the skills needed to support farmers to implement production, ecosystem, and...
Boating Update - Lake Plimsoll Roadworks
Hydro Tasmania have advised that unexpected road works are currently impacting the Lake Plimsoll boat ramp and parking area. According to the alert there is currently no parking available at the ramp, although smaller vehicles and boats may be able to get through. Hydro Tasmania is working to get this situation resolved as soon as...
Weekend Patrol Highlights (1 and 2 February 2025)
Over the weekend Inland Fisheries Officers were busy patrolling the Central Highlands. With clear blue skies and light winds, the 19 Lagoons area was popular with anglers. Boat anglers were rewarded with good numbers of fish from Lake Ada. Anglers fishing Lake Botsford and Rocky Lagoon also found some nice fish. Lake Augusta was also...
Lake Rosebery closure extended
In response to the recent oil spill, Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) has advised that it has extended the Prohibited Area declaration for Lake Rosebery until 1159 hours on Friday, 14 February 2025, unless cancelled sooner. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reported that work is continuing at Lake Rosebery to clean up the estimated...
