Inland Fisheries Service News

Great Lake and Arthurs Lake boat ramp access
Hydro Tasmania understands that low lake levels may impact upon the usual activities of many Tasmanians including recreational users such as boaters, anglers, shack owners and campers. We intend to keep all Tasmanians informed about our actions and activities as we work through this dry period. Arthurs Lake and Great Lake are two lakes that...

The new anglers access at Talbots Lagoon is already paying great dividends to anglers
There have been stories of some fantastic fish caught over the weekend and early this week, with anglers making the most of the improved tracks around the lake and interpretive signage. One of our Fisheries Officers Paul Middleton was there talking to anglers yesterday and helped Bob French land this quality 2.5lb fish. The beautiful...

New footbridge improves access on the River Leven
Gunns Plains is known as one of the best locations for fishing on the Leven particularly when grasshoppers are present during summer. The river flows through pasture and is easily wadeable with many glides and riffles ideal for all methods of angling. These great angling opportunities could not happen without the many private landowners on...

Damage to property at Rostrevor Lagoon - Reward for information
On Thursday 10th December, the owner of the Rostrevor property at Triabunna found numerous fences cut around his property in an intentional act of vandalism. As a result stock escaped and significant cost and inconvenience has been caused. A $5000 reward has been offered for information that leads to conviction of the offenders. Whilst anglers...

Fly fishing in Tasmania on 7mate this Sunday
This Sunday the AFN Fishing Show on 7mate we feature fly fishing in Tasmania at 12.30pm. For a preview see http:tinyurl.com/o9ba8of