Inland Fisheries Service News
The road to the Western Lakes
Current vehicle track information for the Western Lakes access via Lake Augusta Road. The Lake Augusta gate and all tracks beyond are currently closed to vehicular traffic. The Lake Augusta gate is normally opened at the end of September or early October depending on weather and track conditions. For up to date information contact PWS...
Aussie's lead the way
The World Fly Fishing Championship 2016 is being held Vail Colorado. The Australian team of five contains three Tasmanians. Captain Joe Riley, Jonothan Stagg and Christopher Bassano. We wish them all the best when competition begins on Wednesday. Go Australia.
Whitebait offender fined
On Tuesday 6 September, a defendant was fined $628 and had to pay $81.09 in court costs. The defendant appeared in the Devonport Magistrates Court on charges relating to whitebait. During the 2015 whitebait season the licenced angler took 4.5 kilograms of whitebait on one day from the Forth River. The Forth River was open...
Talbots Lagoon access update
We are pleased to say that Guildford Road has dried out and is now open to two wheel drives. Please drive with care. Anglers please note that Guildford Road is the only legal access to Talbots Lagoon. Many GPS units show a different route to Talbots Lagoon, this route shown is via private forestry roads....
Anglers Alliance Tasmania August
On Sunday John attended the Anglers Alliance Tasmania meeting in Ross. We put together a report which John presented to the meeting. For all the current IFS news have a look at the latest Anglers Alliance Report.
