Inland Fisheries Service News
Lake Sorell screen structures undergo maintenance
Inland Fisheries Service recently engaged the services of a contractor to replace all of the bolt hardware in the Lake Sorell screens to overcome rust and corrosion issues. The screens are a vital piece of infrastructure as they filter all of the water being released from Lake Sorell (where carp are present), into Lake Crescent...
Lake Echo boat ramps re-open
Contractors today removed the logs that have been obstructing the boat ramps at Lake Echo, Large Bay and Middle Echo, since the opening of the season. The logs have been placed in the camping areas adjacent to the ramps to be used by campers for firewood. IFS would like to thank Hydro Tasmania for their...
Carp Management Program Annual Report 2014/15
The 2014/15 Carp Management Program Annual Report has now been completed, and is available for public access at the link below. Find out the latest news on the 2014/15 season with the Carp Management Program, and how the battle with carp in Lake Sorell is progressing. Read about the trials and development of new carp...
Pontoon installed at the Brandum Bay boat ramp
MAST have announced the completion of the pontoon installation at Brandum Bay, Great Lake. This facility will greatly assist those wanting to launch a boat at the northern end of Great Lake
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...
