Inland Fisheries Service News
Woods Lake Road Improvements
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) in partnership with Hydro Tasmania have recently completed upgrades to Woods Lake Road. Just in time for the Christmas/New Year period, the road improvements will make the drive into Woods Lake safer and more comfortable. The IFS would like to thank Hydro Tasmania for working collaboratively to maintain access to...
Dr Jaime McAllister to join the Inland Fisheries Service
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) is pleased to announce that Dr Jaime McAllister will be joining the IFS in early 2026, in a new role entitled - Manager (Recreational Fisheries). Jaime has worked at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) since 2008 where he has been involved in fisheries research and applied fisheries...
Anglers Access Closure - St Clair Lagoon
Hydro Tasmania have advised that access to St Clair Dam at the southern end of St Clair Lagoon will not be permitted for 6 weeks commencing around Wednesday 28 January 2026. This closure is to facilitate works to replace the radial gates at the dam. Anglers will not be permitted to cross the dam, or...
Tyenna River - Willow Warriors Program
The Derwent Catchment Project have advised that the Tyenna River Willow Warriors program will kick off again in the new year. The program contributes to the overall health of the Tyenna River system, and works are jointly funded by IFS, SFM, Tasrail and the Derwent Valley Council. The first working bee in 2026 will at...
Tooms Lake - Fish Condition Excellent!
Last week the Inland Fisheries Service completed an electro-fishing survey on Tooms Lake. While overall fish numbers of brown trout were lower than expected, they were substantially higher compared to the last similar survey completed in 2022. The size and condition of both brown trout and rainbow trout in the lake is currently excellent. Brown...
