Inland Fisheries Service News
Perfect weather to view spawning at Liawenee
Trout Weekend 2015 is on this weekend.The weather forecast for both Saturday and Sunday looks great at Liawenee. Saturdays forecast is for light winds and a sunny 10 degrees and on Sunday a top of 11 degrees and light winds also. These conditions will make it an ideal time to come and view the spawning...
Fly and plug casting lessons at Liawenee Trout Weekend (16 & 17 May 2015)
The Devonport Fly Fishing Club with the support of Peter Hayes, a master fly fishing instructor, will be on hand at Trout Weekend 2015 to give demonstrations, free lessons and tips to help you improve your fly and lure casting skills. This is a great opportunity – the things you learn may just help you...
Junior angling pond stocked ready for Trout Weekend 2015
The junior angling pond at Liawenee has been stocked with rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon in preparation for the coming weekend. The fish average better than 1 kg in weight. For anglers under 14 years this is always a popular attraction. Junior anglers, assisted by their parents and Fishcare volunteers, can try their luck to...
River Derwent Anglers Access project launched
Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff officially launched the River Derwent Anglers Access project and brochure at New Norfolk on Monday 4 May 2015. The launch was attended by the Chairman of Anglers Alliance Tasmania, Gary France, Derwent Valley Mayor, Martyn Evans, Federal Member for Lyons, Eric Hutchinson, landowners, volunteers and other stakeholders. The River Derwent Anglers...
Carp Workshop 2015
The Carp Management Program (CMP) held its annual two day workshop on 4 – 5 May to review the past year's work and undertake planning for the coming year. Alex Schaap, formerly the director of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) was present to provide an independent review of the workshop and assisted in the development...
