Inland Fisheries Service News
Atlantic salmon released into Brushy Lagoon
On Thursday the 11 June, 400 Atlantic salmon averaging 4 kg were successfully released into Brushy Lagoon. The salmon were kindly donated by Petuna Fisheries. Often there is conjecture amongst anglers in regard to where Atlantic salmon are being released. The feedback received by IFS revolves around a perception that certain waters receive consistently more...
Landing construction starts at Penstock Lagoon
Construction of the timber landing at Penstock Lagoon has commenced. ASD diving established on site on Tuesday 9th June and deployed a barrier in the canal to contain any sediment disturbed during construction. IFS staff electro fished the area inside the barrier to remove any threatened species and trout. The timber landing is designed to...
IFS puts unused land and building at Liawenee base up for sale
The IFS has subdivided its Liawenee base to facilitate the sale of the disused laboratory building and a vacant block of land. The Liawenee base continues to be integral to the Service’s operations with a permanent Fisheries Officer stationed at Liawenee, recent upgrades to the Field Accommodation Hostel and the continued presence of Tasmania Police....
Volunteers add to the efforts in fisheries management
A quick decision in late May to fin clip 4,000 adult brown trout for transfer to Tooms Lake saw the IFS seeking help from some willing volunteers. Malcom Crosse, Rod Newnham and Mark Quinane were on hand to assist with an exercise that will help in understanding the brown trout population at Tooms Lake. The...
Rainbow trout waters and West Coast Lakes closed as of 31 May 2015
As of midnight Sunday 31 May 2015 the angling season closed for the designated rainbow trout water and lake's Mackintosh and Rosebery. The waters that remain open to all year round angling are; the River Derwent downstream of the Bridgewater Bridge, River Tamar downstream of the North Esk and South Esk road bridges, River Leven...
