Inland Fisheries Service News
Latest carp report shows we are winning the battle
Encouraging results for carp eradication continue to be seen as catch rates decline despite a significant increase in effort. The last three months have revealed a dramatic crash in catch per unit effort. There has been a 400% increase in netting effort when compared with the same quarter in 2014 but the catch rates have...
Boundary Bay boat launching at Great Lake
With the closure of Tods Corner and Haddens Bay boat ramps Boundary Bay is the preferred site for boat launching at Great Lake. Excellent shark fishing has been experienced on sunny days with up to 20 boats being launched from Boundary Bay. Recently trailers have been left in the water and vehicles parked on the...
Good weather results in increased carp removal
The recent stretch of warm, sunny, settled weather provided the ideal opportunity for targeting carp that were gathering in the shallow sandy shores of Powell’s Bay in Lake Sorell. The IFS carp eradication team shocked a number of carp in close proximity to one another in an intensive electrofishing effort and also set a combination...
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...
