Inland Fisheries Service News
Tasmania Police - alert for Arthurs Lake
Police are investigating a series of aggravated burglaries committed in the Arthurs Lake area in recent weeks. Several shacks have been entered and items stolen. Police are seeking assistance from members of the public who may have been in the Arthurs Lake area in recent weeks, in particular between 30 July 2016 and 15 August...
IFS Staff train in electrofishing
In July, Jonah, Brock, and Chris from our Carp Management Program (CMP) attended a training course in electrofishing. IFS uses electrofishing to catch carp in shallow water and to herd them into gill nets set sticking out from the shore. We also use it for sampling trout, native fish and pest fish. Fourteen people attended...
Talbots Lagoon – 4WD and AWD vehicles recommended
The Guildford Road access to Talbots Lagoon is very wet and very slippery in places. This is because of the very wet and snowy winter. IFS recommends extreme care when accessing the Lagoon. 2WD vehicles are not recommended. Maintenance will be undertaken when the road dries out. This may not be possible until September or...
It’s better to tell the truth
Lachlan John Newett has been fined $1600 plus ordered to pay court costs of $81.09. On 3 August, he appeared in the St Helens Magistrates court. He pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence and 2 counts of providing false details. Mr Newett was fishing without a licence at Brushy Lagoon in September last year....
Work experience with Inland Fisheries
Recently, University graduates, Jessica Webb and Maria Carrasco, spent a couple weeks on work experience with us. Jess completed a Bachelor of Science in marine science and wildlife conservation at Murdoch University, Western Australia. Maria Carrasco has a degree in biological sciences from the Ricardo Palma University, Peru. Both girls are now studying honours degrees...
