Inland Fisheries Service News
Good news for River Derwent anglers
Anglers and boaters alike will be pleased with recent improvements to the popular Prince of Wales Boat Ramp off Gepp Parade. Jointly funded by MAST and the Glenorchy City Council the works included resurfacing and upgrading the ramp to the recommended gradient of 1:8 which will allow for all tide use. Users will also enjoy...
Four Springs Jetty Upgrade
Members of the Westbury Fishing Club spent the weekend of 12-13 May working on the original jetty at Four Springs Lake boat ramp. The club received a grant from the Meander Valley Council to upgrade and refurbish the jetty to make it suitable as a fishing platform that can be used by anglers with a...
The South gets salmon for winter
Yesterday (24 May 2012) Craigbourne Dam got a much needed replenishment of Atlantic salmon. Nearly 350 salmon were stocked into Craigbourne with the fish being donated by Tassal. The fish were all good sized with 190 being 3 kg average and 150 averaging 5 kg but ranging to over 8 kg. Please remember that there...
Quick Response by IFS Saves Lives at Arthurs Lake
The Inland Fisheries Service helped Tasmania Police in the rescue of a Tasmanian couple whose dinghy had capsized whilst fishing at Arthurs Lake last Thursday 26 April. IFS staff stationed at Lake Crescent were able to respond quickly to the emergency, joining the Police search using an IFS boat fully equipped with search and rescue...
The Steppes Hall Centenary Celebration
The Steppes Hall - a familiar stopoff on the way to the lakes for many anglers - celebrated its centenary on Saturday 12th November 2011. As part of the celebrations, a new interpretative display was unveiled which incorporates the history of the Highlands including the integral part played by The Steppes. It provides an account...
