Inland Fisheries Service News
Circular Head Landcare Group: important notes for fishermen – Ricegrass program 2014
Ricegrass is an invasive species which colonises mudflats and estuaries. It clogs up channels, and destroys habitat for wader birds and breeding grounds for fish such as flat-head and flounder. It is out of control in the Rubicon and Tamar estuaries. It can still be eradicated from the Duck River and surrounds. Circular Head Landcare...
Salmon Ponds closed due to high winds (2nd January 2014)
The Director of Inland Fisheries Service, John Diggle, has closed the Salmon Ponds at Plenty today (2/1/2014) due to high winds and falling trees on the grounds. The adjacent restaurant will remain open but the grounds are closed due to the public safety risk posed by the current conditions. The IFS apologises for the inconvenience...
Preliminary trials testing the feasibility of long lines as a method to assist in carp eradication
European carp (Cyprinus carpio) were targeted in suburban Melbourne lakes using rod and line, as a preliminary test for determining the most effective hook type, size, and bait for catching carp using a long line. This study was conducted as an honours project for the Australian Maritime College (AMC). The long lines will be trailed...
Arthurs Lake baseline survey 2013
During late September 2013 the IFS conducted a survey of Arthurs Lake's brown trout population. This survey will provide the baseline against which future management activities will be assessed. A technical report on this survey is now available here.
Dee Lagoon Spillway Bay boat ramp maintenance
Maintenance work has commenced on the Spillway Bay boat ramp at Dee Lagoon. Funded by Marine and Safety Tasmania and authorised by Hydro Tasmania the work includes removal of submerged logs from the vicinity of the boat ramps, installation of foot wire on the timber landing and an increased parking and turning area. Works should...
