Inland Fisheries Service News
Delicious dishes at Trout Weekend 2016
Ever been stuck for a way to cook trout? Come along to Trout Weekend 2016 (at Liawenee on 21 & 22 May) to discover (and taste!) some delicious ways to prepare your catch. All demonstrations are free. Chef Christina Sharpe will be showing you how to whip up: Barbecued newspaper trout Cider cured trout Trout...
Calling all junior anglers – come & try your luck at Trout Weekend!
The ever-popular junior angling pond will be part of Trout Weekend once again this year (21 & 22 May 2016). Fishcare volunteers will be on hand to provide advice, hints and tips for junior anglers (under 14 years) to help them try and catch a trout. Each angler will be allowed to fish for 10...
Huntsman Lake boat ramp re-opened
Irrigation Tasmania advise that the boat ramp to Huntsman Lake at Meander Dam is once again useable. Due to the large amount of floating logs and other debris boating anglers are advised to exercise caution. This fishery is open all year round and has a very good catch rate. A great place to visit in...
The brown trout are spawning – come and see
Good rain and snow across the State over the last couple of weeks has resulted in the brown trout spawning run getting into full swing in most creeks on the Central Highlands and there have been thousands moving up Liawenee Canal. The condition of the brown trout in the yingina/Great Lake spawning run is best...
A great learning experience from the “Big Biodiversity Day” held by Oatlands District High School
Inland Fisheries staff last month accompanied Oatlands District High School students to Lake Dulverton to assist them in investigating a range of macro-invertebrates. These invertebrates are found in the weedy fringes of the lake and dip nets were provided to assist in collecting samples. Students when then show how to take a closer look at...
