Inland Fisheries Service News
Boosting the population of an endangered species
Over the past seven years the Inland Fisheries Service has been transferring captured Paragalaxias mesotes from Arthurs Lake to Woods Lake in an effort to boost the population in Woods Lake. Paragalaxias mesotes is endemic to both waters but the population in Woods Lake had diminished to the point where it was not found in...
Gunns Marsh Rd and Jonah Bay campground reopen
The Gunns Marsh Rd and Jonah Bay campground which have been closed by the Poatina road fire have been now reopened. The fire has burnt 8,500 hectares since it was first detected on the 29th of November. Showery conditions experienced over the weekend have bought over 20 mm of rain to the fire ground. This...
Tagged trout caught in Lake Burbury Fishing Competition
In support of the Queenstown Anglers Club's Lake Burbury Fishing competition for 2012 the IFS released five tagged brown trout, each with a prize of $100 if captured. Of the five fish released one was caught. The lucky angler was Mr Leo Newail who caught a 1.9 kg tagged brown trout. Leo received $100 courtesy...
Longford boat ramp closure
The Northern Midlands Council advise that the boat ramp in Union Street Longford will be closed for urgent maintenance on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 December and from Monday 17 to Friday 21 December. The ramp will be open for the weekend of Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December 2012. For further information contact 63977303...
Bait collection gives anglers a bad name
Bait fishers damaging and killing trees in search of wattle grubs gives all anglers a bad name. These trees are at Kentish Park, Lake Barrington, a popular public reserve. This sort of behaviour puts the IFS relationship with land managers and future stocking at risk. All bait anglers should collect bait legally before arriving at...
