Inland Fisheries Service News
Wear your lifejacket
IFS regularly checks recreational boaters for licences, safety equipment and compliance on behalf of MAST. This past weekend IFS checks undertaken on Woods Lake have raised concerns for MAST with seven (7) infringement notices issued for not wearing lifejackets. This is of particular concern for MAST as the likelihood of a fatality, if you fall...
Salmon stocked into Brushy Lagoon
On Monday 12 October, 200 Atlantic salmon were stocked into Brushy Lagoon. The fish averaged around 4 kilogram. Anglers are reminded that the daily bag limit of 5 fish with only two fish over 500mm applies to this water. Fishing is allowed from 1 hour before sunrise until 3 hours after sunset. The fish were...
Atlantic salmon stocked into Craigbourne
On Wednesday 7 October 150 Atlantic salmon were stocked into Craigbourne Dam. The fish averaged around 6 kilogram. Anglers are reminded that the daily bag limit of 5 fish with only two fish over 500mm applies to this water. Fishing is allowed from 1 hour before sunrise until 3 hours after sunset. The fish were...
Whitebait fishing underway
The 2015 Whitebait season is now underway, with good runs occurring in the open North West Coast rivers at the moment. Many anglers have taken their daily catch limit from these waters, with some anglers also catching trout at the same time. Hot spots have been the Don, Leven, Inglis, Forth and Duck Rivers. Whitebait...
Student undertakes work placement at IFS to finish university degree
Kacey-Lee Fairall is a student from Charles Sturt University in Albury, NSW. She is currently undertaking her fourth year in a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management. In order to graduate, students must complete 10-12 weeks work placement with an environmental business, agency or government department. After developing a keen interest in river and floodplain...
