Inland Fisheries Service News

New access arrangements at Lake Lea
In response to an increase in prohibited off road activity at the Vale of Belvoir and Lake Lea areas Parks and Wildlife Service have introduced some changes to access arrangements described below and shown on the attached map. Of most interest to anglers are changes in arrangements for boat launching and camping at Lake Lea....

Speed Alert Signage for Woods Lake Road
Inland Fisheries Service with the generous support of Hydro Tasmania, has recently installed safety advisory signage along the length of the recently upgraded Woods Lake Road. The signage is designed to improve safety for users of this increasingly popular access road and to assist in reducing cost of maintaining the road by promoting appropriate vehicle...

Brushy Lagoon has picnic table. Thanks to Westbury Angling Club.
Westbury Angling Club have recently installed a picnic table at the Brushy Lagoon Dam Wall. The table was kindly donated by Forestry Tasmania and will add to the amenity for anglers at Brushy which is a designated family fishery.

Corporate Clean Up Australia Day 2012
Staff from Inland Fisheries Service participated in the Clean Up Australia (CUA) business clean up day on Tuesday 26 February. The Central Highlands Council opened the waste transfer station at Hamilton to receive the rubbish. Areas targeted for the clean up effort were popular fishing locations including Lake Binney, Tungatinah Lagoon, Arthurs Lake, Cluny Lagoon,...

Lake Gordon Boat Launching Site Options
A recent inspection of the boat launching area at Boat Ramp Road, Lake Gordon revealed that due to the improved water levels at the lake, this launching area is once again a viable option for anglers. Assuming the level is maintained, it should provide a good alternative to the facility near Gordon Dam this summer....