Inland Fisheries Service News
Craigbourne Dam has been a recent target of IFS compliance efforts
This week (first week of March 2015) saw the detection of numerous offenders at Craigbourne Dam. Some of the offences were for exceeding the daily bag limit and others were for fishing from a moving boat within 100 meters of shore-based anglers. Anglers are reminded that they risk fines and confiscation of fish and equipment...
Carp update for October to December 2014 now available
The latest report from the Carp Management Team is available on this website. The report outlines the progress of carp management during the last quarter of 2014. Access the report here.
Autumn working bee on the Lake Skinner track
Lake Skinner has long been a popular destination for anglers, and in 2013 the track accessing the lake became part of the Southwest National Park and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. It is a Class 4 track, which means that it is moderately difficult, and rough underfoot. The walking track passes through rainforest of...
IFS gets out and about for Business Clean up Australia Day
The IFS has participated in Business Clean up Australia Day 2015 as has been the case for the last eight years. This year staff and a number of volunteers worked on cleaning up the Angler Access sites between Bridgewater and Bushy Park on Tuesday 24 February. Over 50 bags of rubbish, 16 car tyres, three...
River Derwent Anglers Access project nearing completion
Installation of Anglers Access infrastructure, signs and riparian work is nearing completion on the River Derwent. The access team has been working between New Norfolk and Gretna in recent weeks with works including construction of steps, footbridges and fishing platforms and installation of access and information signage. The project is scheduled for completion in March...
