Inland Fisheries Service News
Access assured to western shore of Great Lake with installation of cattle grids
The installation of the grids, fencing together with access signage are fulfilling an access agreement between the new landholder of the area Mr. Peter Downie and the IFS to maintain access. During the last week of November 2013 the IFS is installing cattle grids and signage to access roads on the western shore of Great...
Navigation lights installation commences.
The installation of navigation lights at 30 of the most popular boat ramps at lakes around Tasmania has commenced with installation complete at Four Springs Lake. The lights are a solar powered white beacon that have a range of 5 nautical miles in clear weather. The flashing lights activate at dusk and operate until dawn...
Craigbourne Dam to remain closed due to blue-green algae bloom - Do not visit!
Tasmanian Irrigation advises that Craigbourne Dam in Tasmania's South East will remain closed to the public due to the presence of a blue-green algal bloom. The dam is closed to all recreational activities, including fishing as the naturally occurring algae remains at elevated levels. TI Chief Executive Chris Oldfield said that members of the public...
New all level pontoon for Swan Bay boat ramp
Marine and Safety Tasmania has just installed a new pontoon at Great Lake's Swan Bay. This runs down the middle of the double width ramp and can be moved up and down the ramp as lake levels change. This is one of two prototypes (with the second being installed at Arthurs Lake dam wall) being...
Lake Augusta Dam Road improvements
Hydro Tasmania have recently repaired potholes and laid new gravel on the Lake Augusta Dam road. This has improved the road for the upcoming summer season of fishing in the Western Lakes area. All users should drive slowly to avoid damaging the road surface, to reduce road kill and potential damage to vehicles.
