Inland Fisheries Service News
Electric Fence Insulator Upgrade
Over the past month, the Inland Fisheries Service has been gradually upgrading electric fence insulators on river access projects across the State. Upgrades have been completed so far on the Huon, Macquarie, Lake and Meander rivers, while those on the River Leven will be completed before the opening of the 2012-13 angling season. The upgrade...
Results from Day One of the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships
The first day was tough fishing on the lakes at Arthurs Lake, Woods Lake and Little Pine Lagoon with many of the competitors unable to land a fish during the two three hour sessions. Those who had drawn the river beats on the Meander and South Esk rivers fared better with most anglers catching fish....
Bronte Lagoon drawdown extended
Hydro Tasmania have experienced some delays during the maintenance work on the Bronte Canal. Work was originally scheduled to be completed on 9 March however this has now been extended until 16 March. A return to service date is still to be determined therefore low lake levels in Bronte Lagoon will continue until the 16th...
Four Springs All Clear for Blue Green Algae
The Inland Fisheries Service wishes to advise anglers that the public health notice regarding blue green algae at Four Springs Lake has been removed by the Meander Valley Council. This comes after recent sampling at three locations in the Lake showed no presence of cynobacteria. The Service has also been informed by Hydro Tasmania that...
Boat Launching Improvement at Bronte Lagoon
Work on the construction of a dual lane concrete boat ramp and floating pontoon is well underway at the Bronte Lagoon dam wall site. Funded by MAST’s Recreational Boating Fund this $90K project will deliver one of the best inland facilities in Tasmania for boating anglers. The project is scheduled for completion prior to the...
