Inland Fisheries Service News
Mersey River – anglers beware of river hazards
Many access areas on the Mersey River are still closed due to flood damage. Repairs to farm fencing, roads, bridges and Angler Access infrastructure will take some months and in some cases possibly years. There is a lot of dangerous undercutting of river banks and log jams. The photo with this story is of the...
Navigation hazard – Brumbys Creek
Hydro Tasmania wish to advise of substantial navigation hazards on Brumbys Creek, upstream of the Duck Pond near Fisheries Lane, Cressy. Extensive clearing of willow from creek channels and surrounding areas was done during winter 2016. Creek channels are not marked and willow stumps will be submerged at moderate to high water levels. Brumbys Creek...
Fat Fish Hidden in the Woods
Woods Lake is the perfect brown trout water for an early season visit. It is fertile and not too deep. There are good weed beds that provide a place for trout food to thrive. Being able to use bait, lure or fly provides an opportunity for everyone. The water level has risen quickly with this...
Ssshhhhh - it's a secret
The locals keep this one to themselves. Lake Mackintosh, on the West Coast near Tullah, holds some great trout. The lake is full from recent rain and the fish will be hungry after the cold weather. Although mostly a boat fishing lake, there are some shore based angling opportunities. Try the area from the Mackintosh...
Arthurs Lake - a great early season option
Only yingina/Great Lake is more popular than Arthurs Lake and then only occasionally. This lake is the bread and butter destination of many Tasmanian trout fishermen. The reasons for this are simple; it has lots of fish and offers lots of way to catch them. After being closed for three months those with shacks and...
