Inland Fisheries Service News
Work well underway on new Lake Leake boat ramp
MAST reports that work is progressing well on the construction of the new boat ramp at Lake Leake. This is a Recreational Boating Fund project, supported by the Northern Midlands Council and the Inland Fisheries Service. The construction has benefited from low lake levels that will ensure a quality finish and has enabled the removal...
Recent survey indicates good health in golden galaxias populations
IFS staff recently conducted the annual Galaxias auratus survey in lakes' Crescent and Sorell. This survey is undertaken as part of an ongoing monitoring program associated with the Lakes Sorell and Crescent Water Management Plan 2005. Using a number of small mesh fyke nets set within designated habitats in each lake, staff were able to...
Recognise this person?
Inland Fisheries seek the assistance of the public in identifying the person pictured on the right who is believed to be able to assist with a current investigation. Information can be provided to the Inland Fisheries Service on 1300 INFISH (1300 463 475) or 0427 988 728.
The 2014/2015 angling season closed at brown trout waters 3 May 2015
The majority of inland waters closed to fishing at midnight 3 May 2015 for the current angling season. This is the end of the 2014/2015 trout season at the majority of Tasmanian waters. This does not mean all waters are closed to fishing as a number of waters are managed to close midnight 31 May...
Lake Barrington to be drawn down for maintenance during May and June
Hydro Tasmania advises that to facilitate access works around Lake Barrington the lake will be drawn down to 119.42m (2.5m below Full Supply Level (FSL)). The draw-down is planned as follows: Between 4th and 18th May 2015 the lake will be gradually drawn down to 119.42m (2.5m below FSL) Between 8am 18th May and 7pm...
