Inland Fisheries Service News
Public foot access to St. Clair Lagoon and Derwent Basin improved.
Anglers visiting Lake St. Clair Lagoon will be pleased to know a new pathway commencing at the car park next to the Pumphouse Point entry gate and following the contour of the lagoon to the flume footbridge has been completed. Public foot access is permitted to St. Clair Lagoon and Derwent Basin and pathways are...
Risdon Brook Dam gets even better for anglers with a disability
The Inland Fisheries Service is committed to encouraging a greater take-up of trout fishing, especially for those who may not have the opportunity to do so. In the South both the Risdon Brook Dam and the Plenty River adjacent to the Salmon Ponds are designated waters for those with a disability. To be eligible to...
Pontoon installed at the Jonah Bay boat ramp
Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) have announced that the installation of the pontoon replacement for the timber walkway at Jonah Bay (Arthurs Lake) was completed yesterday. The pontoon is offset from where the old walkway was, giving even lane widths on both sides. This compliments the two other pontoons and Arthurs Lake Dam Wall and...
Do you want to help shape the future of the Inland Fisheries Service?
Then you should apply to join the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council, the peak body for matters relating to our inland fisheries. There are seven available positions and a sitting fee is paid together with a vehicle kilometre allowance. The key role of the Council is to provide strategic advice to the Minister and Director of...
Have you tried the Henty River for sea run brown trout?
Paul Middleton an IFS Fisheries officer based in Devonport shares one of his favourite fishing spots, the Henty River. Whilst having a boat is quite useful for this water, there is a reasonable 4wd drive track from the B27 Henty (Zeehan to Strahan) road. The track which is roughly 3 km long is mainly sand...
