Inland Fisheries Service News
Old Beach jetty refurbishment
The Old Beach Jetty is getting on and is due to be reconstructed within the next three years. Brighton Council are starting to undertake planning for the job and are looking for any feedback from users regarding use of the jetty and any comments regarding the possible final design. Consultation with MAST has ensured that...
River Derwent Anglers Access – volunteers workers required!
The River Derwent Anglers Access project has progressed to the installation stage. We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled volunteers to assist with the installation of infrastructure and signs at identified access locations. Volunteers will preferably need to have transport, be physically fit and be prepared to register as an Inland Fisheries Service...
Please stay away from commercial eel nets at Brushy Lagoon
Tasmanian Eel Exporters are currently commercial eel fishing at Brushy lagoon and asks the public to be aware of the marked locations of nets shown on signs at each of the boat ramps and stay away to avoid entanglement. The nets will be set from Sunday evening 5 October to Friday 10 October and Sunday...
Carp Management staff and AMC students undertake electrofishing training
In late September, permanent staff and volunteers with the Carp Management Program attended an internal training session on the efficient and safe use of electro-fishing. The course was run by Senior Fisheries Management Officer Rob Freeman, and consisted of a theory and practical session at the New Norfolk headquarters and the Plenty Salmon ponds, respectively....
The 2014 whitebait season opens Wednesday 1 October
The 2014 whitebait season opens Wednesday 1 October and will remain open until Tuesday 11 November. The rivers open for whitebait fishing are subject to a schedule of annual rotations of open and closed waters. Whitebait fishers will need to ensure that the river they are proposing to fish is open for this season. This...
