Inland Fisheries Service News
Extension to Tods Corner boat ramp completed
The Tods Corner Boat Ramp has been extended by 30 linear metres and improvements have been made to the parking and turning areas to provide better access and egress for boaters. This work was made possible by MAST’s maintenance program and project managed by IFS. Anglers are reminded that Great Lake's boat ramps at Tods...
Breakwater height at Arthurs Lake increased
Due to recent record high water levels in Arthurs Lake MAST and IFS have increased the height of the breakwater at the Arthurs Lake Dam Wall boat ramp by a further 1.2m. The project was funded through MAST’s maintenance program and project managed by IFS. This latest work increases the breakwater above the Full Supply...
Woods Lake Boat Ramp upgrade nearing completion
Funded through MAST’s Recreational Boating Fund 2012 and project managed by IFS the upgrade of the Woods Lake boat ramp is nearing completion and will be a significant improvement for the 2013/14 angling season. Construction was delayed until the end of the angling season to minimise disruption to anglers and take advantage of lowest possible...
End of the 2012/13 season for Brown Trout Waters
Most waters in Tasmania closed to angling as of midnight 28 April 2013. While for some this marks the end of fishing till the August opening of the 2013/14 season there are still opportunities for those that wish to fish through the winter period. Dee Lagoon, Lake Skinner, Lake Rowallan, Lake Rosebery, Lake Meston, Junction...
Spillway barrier net installed at Four Springs Lake
There have been concerns voiced by anglers for many years about the loss of trout over the spillway at Four Springs Lake. While a spillway screen could prevent such losses it would also bring with it maintenance issues, as debris build up would likely compromise the efficiency of the spillway. The fish barrier nets in...
