Inland Fisheries Service News
New Seaward Limit Signage for the Huon River
The Inland Fisheries Service has recently installed new posts and signs locating the seaward limit on the Huon River. The signs have been installed at Castle Forbes Bay on the western side of the river and at Glaziers Bay on the eastern side of the river. The seaward limit is a line between these two...
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...
Water Level Changes at Bronte Lagoon
Hydro Tasmania is undertaking repair and maintenance work on the Bronte Canal. This work is best achieved if Bronte Lagoon is drawn down to below the canal weir crest height (664.3m) to limit water washing over the weir due to wave action in Bronte Lagoon. The weir is located at the downsteam end of the...
Woods Lake Road maintenance completed
Maintenance on Woods Lake Road has now been completed in time for the holiday season. Anglers should be pleasantly surprised by the road surface – particularly the absence of potholes. The entire road has been graded, potholed and watered. Road users are asked to drive to the conditions, observe a recommended maximum speed of 50...
