Inland Fisheries Service News
Enhancing the fishing experience at Shannon Lagoon
Collaboration between Hydro Tasmania and the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) aims to improve the fishing experience at one of Tasmania’s most iconic trout fishing lakes. Shannon Lagoon is located on the Shannon River south of Great Lake. It provides habitat for threatened native aquatic plant and animal species, irrigation water releases for downstream use, and...
The winner of the 150th anniversary celebrations Ford Ranger competition!
The winner of the 150th anniversary celebrations Ford Ranger competition is Bailey Cashion of New Norfolk. Announced by the Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jeremy Rockliff MP at the Liawenee Trout Weekend on Saturday, Bailey’s prize – valued at over $50,600 is a gold Ford Ranger XL Dual Cab Ute 4 x 4 3.2L...
Raffle winner a worthy recipient
The winner of the waders that were raffled at the 2015 Trout weekend at Liawenee was James McCarthy of Railton. James was extremely pleased with his prize and will use them locally on the Mersey River, where he has over 70 year’s trout angling experience. There was a big story written about his trout fishing...
Delicious dishes at Trout Weekend 2015
Ever been stuck for a way to cook trout? Come along to Trout Weekend 2015 (at Liawenee on 16 & 17 May ) to discover (and taste!) some delicious ways to prepare your catch. Chefs from Wildside Kitchen at Tarraleah Lodge will be demonstrating how to whip up: Trout risotto Baked trout, fennel apple horseradish...
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...
