Inland Fisheries Service News
Lake Barrington to be drawn down for maintenance during May and June
Hydro Tasmania advises that to facilitate access works around Lake Barrington the lake will be drawn down to 119.42m (2.5m below Full Supply Level (FSL)). The draw-down is planned as follows: Between 4th and 18th May 2015 the lake will be gradually drawn down to 119.42m (2.5m below FSL) Between 8am 18th May and 7pm...
Easter blitz targets on-water compliance
Fisheries Officers have been very busy over the Easter holiday period ensuring compliance with Inland Fisheries and Marine & Safety legislation. High profile land and boat based patrols were conducted across the central highlands inspecting 196 anglers for fishing licences, bag and size limits and vessel safety equipment. Good quality brown trout were inspected in...
The Win a Ford Ranger competition closed
The competition to win a brand new Ford Ranger has now closed. For all those who purchased a one or five season licence for the 2014-15 season we wish you luck in winning this fantastic prize. Come along to the Liawenee Trout Weekend on Saturday 16 May where the winner will be announced by the...
Reminder to anglers of Canal Bay, Great Lake season closure
Canal Bay is the only part of Great Lake that has a closed season. The closure is to protect trout, both brown and rainbow prior to them entering Liawenee Canal to spawn. Anglers are reminded that Canal Bay closes this Sunday at midnight 29 March 2015. Canal Bay opens for fishing from the Saturday closest...
Lake Leake (camping ground) boat ramp upgrade
Members of the public are advised the above works will commence on Monday 30 March 2015 and should be completed by Friday 1 May 2015 (weather permitting). The nature of the works will require the boat ramp to be closed during this period. Alternate launching areas will be identified by orange witches hats at several...
