Inland Fisheries Service News

Fly and plug casting lessons at Liawenee Trout Weekend (16 & 17 May 2015)
The Devonport Fly Fishing Club with the support of Peter Hayes, a master fly fishing instructor, will be on hand at Trout Weekend 2015 to give demonstrations, free lessons and tips to help you improve your fly and lure casting skills. This is a great opportunity – the things you learn may just help you...

Delicious dishes at Trout Weekend 2015
Ever been stuck for a way to cook trout? Come along to Trout Weekend 2015 (at Liawenee on 16 & 17 May ) to discover (and taste!) some delicious ways to prepare your catch. Chefs from Wildside Kitchen at Tarraleah Lodge will be demonstrating how to whip up: Trout risotto Baked trout, fennel apple horseradish...

Carp Workshop 2015
The Carp Management Program (CMP) held its annual two day workshop on 4 – 5 May to review the past year's work and undertake planning for the coming year. Alex Schaap, formerly the director of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) was present to provide an independent review of the workshop and assisted in the development...

MAST Recreational Boating Fund (RBF) Applications 2015
Boating anglers are encouraged to attend the RBF public forums hosted by MAST to provide feedback on boat ramp upgrade proposals for the 2015/16 year. A number of freshwater projects have been submitted for funding including: Purchase of flexmat for various inland waters projects Extend ramp and install pontoon at Craigbourne Dam Install pontoon at...

River Derwent Anglers Access project launched
Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff officially launched the River Derwent Anglers Access project and brochure at New Norfolk on Monday 4 May 2015. The launch was attended by the Chairman of Anglers Alliance Tasmania, Gary France, Derwent Valley Mayor, Martyn Evans, Federal Member for Lyons, Eric Hutchinson, landowners, volunteers and other stakeholders. The River Derwent Anglers...