Inland Fisheries Service News
Huntsman Lake boat ramp reopened
Due to a 5 m rise in water levels at the Huntsman Lake over the last week the boat ramp is once again able to be used for launch and retrieve of boats.
Arthurs Lake Pumphouse Bay works progressing on schedule
Transend advise that contractors have completed the major works outside the yard at Pumphouse Bay boat ramp. The carpark / boat ramp area has been tidied up and contractors will monitor the reinstated area for any settling and rectify where required. Overall the results has been a bonus for boat ramp users as some embankment...
Efforts of Carp Management Program on display at Hamilton Show
The IFS attended the Hamilton Show on Saturday 23 March with a trailer display focused on the work being undertaken further up the Clyde River catchment to protect the environmental values of lakes Sorell and Crescent from European carp. With carp successfully eradicated from Lake Crescent the Carp Management Program has been focusing on blocking...
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...
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...
