Inland Fisheries Service News
Western Lakes Vehicle Track Update
The Double Lagoon track to the boat launching area is now open. The Talinah Lagoon track has been opened as far as the Little Pine River at Ada Lagoon. The Pillans-Julian track remains closed and will be reassessed in the new year. For the latest track information contact Parks and Wildlife Service Great Western Tiers...
Woods Lake Road upgrade
We have just completed a $20 000 upgrade of Woods Lake Road. It’s been potholed and graded in time for the holidays. Please drive at 40kmh and use 4wd on the steep incline from the boat ramp to the top of the hill to assist in keeping the road in good condition.
Hectic carp hunt
We have been putting intense pressure on the remaining carp in Lake Sorell with traps, nets and electrofishing. The past three months has been a war as we have taken on each wave of carp that have come during each rain and warm weather event. We have caught 223 carp since the start of October...
Brook trout the forgotten fish at Clarence Lagoon!
Last week we had contractor’s clear vegetation along the sides of the track into Clarence Lagoon. The high clearance 4WD track had become overgrown making it difficult to access the boundary of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. At the boundary you will find a small parking area and it is a short walk to...
Exciting news for Lake Rosebery anglers
There is a new pontoon on Lake Rosebery at Tullah. It was funded by MAST through their Recreational Boating Fund (RBF) and Hydro Tasmania. This pontoon represents MAST’s commitment to improve boating facilities for inland anglers across the state. This brings the total number of projects funded by MAST to more than 90 in inland...
