Inland Fisheries Service News
March long weekend 2013 compliance report
During the long weekend period commencing Friday 8 March 2013 until Monday 11 March 2013 general fishery compliance patrols were conducted across the Central Highlands by Fisheries Officers in conjunction with Tasmania Police (Liawenee) and Wildlife Rangers. Whilst there was a focus on fisheries activities, wildlife, trespass and traffic offenses were also investigated. Waters patrolled...
Huon River Anglers Access maintenance
The IFS has recently completed maintenance to Anglers Access infrastructure on the Huon River around Judbury. Stiles have been relocated and realigned to address recent changes in land tenure and fencing. These changes will provide improved access to the Huon River particularly downstream from the bridge at Judbury and from North Huon Road. Summer flow...
Little Pine Lagoon to Lake Fergus walking route information and entry conditions
The Inland Fisheries Service and Parks and Wildlife Service have recently completed installation of signs and track markers on the Little Pine Lagoon to Lake Fergus walking route in Tasmania’s rugged Central Highlands. A walking route does not mean that a formed track exists for the entirety of the walk therefore experienced walkers only should...
Huntsman Lake boat ramp closed until further notice
Tasmanian Irrigation have announced that due to low water levels the boat ramp at Huntsman Lake will be closed until further notice. Due to low inflows and high demand for water for irrigation the current lake level means that the water level is below the bottom extent of the boat ramp.
The 2013 35th Bothwell International Highland Spin-In and Fiber Festival
On Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd of March the Inland Fisheries Service, supported by Caring For Our Country attended the 35th Bothwell International Highland Spin-In and Fiber Festival. The event attracted a range of people from all over the globe, who all shared an interest in the crafts and skills associated with Tasmania’s...
