Inland Fisheries Service News
Latest carp update
This quarterly report looks at October to December 2016. This quarter we removed 289 carp from Lake Sorell. This is compared to 480 carp between October and December 2015. We expected less because there are less carp left in the lake. This season we used a very different strategy to catch the carp than last...
Temporary closure of Brushy Lagoon Road for bridge replacements
A notice from Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania Bridges on the Brushy Lagoon Road near Westbury that were damaged by the flood event of 2016 are set to be replaced. In order for the new, permanent bridges to be installed, access to the Brushy Lagoon Road will be closed from 27 February 2017 to 27...
Launch of Hydro Tasmania's 2017 Community Grant Program
Funding for community based projects. Do you know of a great community group looking for some help to deliver a fantastic project? In addition to the range of ways we contribute to the community, Hydro Tasmania is offering six $5,000 grants to not-for-profit (NFP) community organisations based in Tasmania. The purpose of these grants is...
Access road to Large Bay, Lake Echo maintained.
Contractors recently completed maintenance to Large Bay Road at Lake Echo. The IFS constructed the road to provide access to the northern end of the lake. A concrete boat ramp is located at Large Bay which is sheltered from the prevailing westerly winds and provides access to Broken Bay, Stormy Bay and Teal bay The...
AAT calls for nominations for the Tasmanian Angling Hall of Fame
Anglers Alliance Tasmania is pleased to invite nominations for the Tasmanian Angling Hall of Fame. Nominations are to be submitted in accordance with the Hall of Fame induction guidelines and selection criteria which are listed on the AAT website at www.anglersalliance.org.au Nominations need to be received by the 31 March 2017 and should be forwarded...
