Inland Fisheries Service News
Lake Leake boat ramp closed due to low lake levels
Very low water levels at Lake Leake have seen the closure of the main boat ramp. The low water levels will continue to be challenging for boaters at many waters. Great Lake and Lake Burbury will continue to be difficult for launching, particularly for larger boats. Boundary Bay continues to be the preferred option on...
Fabulous fishing in the highlands over the Christmas break
The central highlands provided some great weather and good catches of trout for anglers visiting between Christmas and New Year. The overcast and cool conditions on Boxing Day provided fantastic dun hatches on highland lakes whilst the following week provided clear skies and light winds for boaters on the larger lakes and those looking to...
Pleasing to see that most anglers are doing the right thing
During Christmas and New Year Fisheries Officers conducted land and boat patrols that included waters right across the central highland plateau, south to the River Derwent, northwest to Talbots Lagoon and west to Lake Burbury. Around 500 anglers were inspected and a small number of offences were detected including unlicensed fishing, unattended set rods and...
Stop rubbishing our prime fishing spots
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined two men in separate incidents of dumping rubbish and littering at a popular fishing spot on the River Derwent between Bridgewater and New Norfolk, while a third person is under investigation for rubbish dumping at the same site. Director of Inland Fisheries, Mr John Diggle said that the...
Fitness - another reason to go fishing
Going fishing is not only a great way to relax and unwind but it also offers health benefits. So next time you are told you need to do some exercise tell them you are going fishing! Wading for 4 hours burns 4184 kilojoules (1000 calories) Casting works the deltoid, triceps and bicep muscles Swift river...
