Inland Fisheries Service News
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...
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...
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...
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...
