Inland Fisheries Service News
Recreational Fishing Forums
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) will be attending two upcoming Recreational Fishing Forums being facilitated by Fisheries Tasmania (NRE Tas). There will be talks on a range of topics relating to both marine and freshwater fishing, with dedicated time for questions and discussion. Forums are running in Hobart and Launceston: Hobart – Wed Nov 27,...
Expressions of Interest sought for Chairperson of the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council
Expressions of interest are being sought to fill the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council (IFAC) Chairperson position for a four-year term. The IFAC, established under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995, has a principal role to advise the Minister on inland fisheries issues, provide a forum for consultation and promote understanding and acceptance of the functions of...
Woods Lake - fisheries performance assessment
Earlier this week the IFS completed a fisheries performance assessment on Woods Lake in the Central Highlands. Brown trout were captured with a mixture of sizes present and many in the 350 – 400 mm range. Older fish were also found up to 600 mm in length cruising the shallower water. Reports from anglers indicate...
Little Pine Lagoon - electrofishing survey
This season, anglers have commented on the unusually low catch rates and a lack of tailing fish at Little Pine Lagoon. This is despite periods of good weather, generally favourable lake levels and with some experienced anglers fishing the lagoon. In response to this, the IFS undertook a small-scale electrofishing survey on 30 October 2024. ...
Parks and Wildlife Service - seasonal campfire bans commencing 5 November 2024
Our friends at Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) have issued the following: Tasmania experienced a warm winter this year. While soil dryness indices (SDI) shows that some areas have received good rainfall, deeper soil deficiencies persist, particularly in the west. Additionally, upper soil layers are notably dry in patches across the east and southeast, where...
