Inland Fisheries Service News
Anglers access maintenance and improvements on northern rivers
During the closed season IFS staff have taken the opportunity to inspect, maintain and improve anglers access on northern rivers including the Lake, Macquarie, Meander and Leven and Brumbys Creek. Works included installation of a new footbridge downstream from Woolmers Bridge, upgrades to electric fence insulators, weed slashing and a 2 km extension to access...
Inland Fisheries Service provides training for Quarantine Tasmania
Inland Fisheries Service staff recently attended a training course for Quarantine officers at the DPIPWE Prospect offices. Due to the close working relationship between the IFS and Quarantine Tasmania, information towards the regulations based around the importation of freshwater fish, mollusc, and crustacean species were provided. The topics covered during the presentation to Quarantine staff...
Tooms Lake worth a try on opening weekend of new season
The reports from Tooms Lake last season were that it fished poorly. Of the lakes hit hard by the drought that broke in 2009, Tooms Lake was hit hardest. The IFS has progressively stocked this lake over the last four seasons but it appeared that the brown trout population was struggling to recover. This year...
Little Swanport River Angler Access
With the co-operation of the local land owner, angler access along the Little Swanport River between the Tasman Highway bridge and upstream has been improved with the construction of a new stile and sign. The stretch of river upstream from the bridge has been a popular spot for shore based anglers targeting black bream during...
Lake Leake stocked with adult rainbow trout in preparation for the new season
On July 3, 2013, Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) stocked 900 rainbow trout from Springfield Hatcheries were released at Kalangadoo Bay, Lake Leake. The fish were between 900 and 1200 grams and in fantastic condition. Lake Leake is a popular fishing location, particularly for northern based anglers. The lake is popular with boating anglers and has...
