Inland Fisheries Service News
Mesh change on the Lake Sorell outlet screens
Screens were first built at the outlet of Lake Crescent leading into the Clyde River, and the outlet of Lake Sorell flowing into Lake Crescent, to ensure there is no further spread of carp between and outside of these water bodies. As no carp have been detected in Lake Crescent now for over seven years,...
IFS reports to peak angling body AAT
The Inland Fisheries Service meets four times a year with Anglers Alliance Tasmania (AAT). AAT is the peak body representing Tasmania's freshwater anglers. The IFS delivers a report to AAT prior to each meeting for information on IFS activities and discussion at the meetings. These reports are published on the IFS website and can be...
Season 2014/15 off to a great start
Inland Fisheries Officers conducted patrols across the state to coincide with the opening of the 2014/15 angling season on Saturday 2 August. With many rivers impacted by flood and snow down to 300 metres, challenging conditions confronted anglers and officers alike. With hardy resolve both groups rose to the challenge with over 380 anglers checked...
Shale Rd access to the Mersey River reopened after weekend closure
The damage to the DPIPWE gauging station on the Mersey River has now been cleared. This means the access to the Mersey River via Shale Rd. has now been reopened.
Lake Kara stocked with Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout in time for season opening
Just in time for the opening of the 2014/15 angling season, Lake Kara has been stocked with some big fish. Today (1 August 2014) the IFS stocked 305 rainbow trout averaging 1.8 kg and 70 Atlantic salmon averaging 2.4 kg into Lake Kara. The fish were donated by Huon Aquaculture from their Springfield Hatchery. Anglers...
