Inland Fisheries Service News

Closure and demolition of the Little Pine Lagoon Campground toilet
The following work is planned at the Little Pine Lagoon Conservation Area Campground by the Parks and Wildlife Service. The toilet located at the Little Pine Lagoon Conservation Area campground is to be closed and demolished due to irreparable structural defects. These works are necessary for visitor safety and to remove potential environmental impacts. The works...

Gone Fishing Day 2023
Sunday 8 October is national Gone Fishing Day. Grab a friend and go trout fishing. With junior angling events happening across Tasmania. Gone Fishing Day is a great opportunity for those 17 years of age and under to catch a trout. Plus - Gone Fishing Day is an angling licence free day! An angling licence...

What a cracker of a weekend for fishing
Well, the weekend weather was kind with little wind and fine conditions to greet the keen anglers around the State. Our Officers checked a number of fish and keen fishers who reported good catches in both lake and river settings using all methods. The weather forecast for this weekend is again looking good. Compliance with...

Penstock Lagoon day use area - works notice
From Monday the 25th of September for a period of approximately 2 weeks there will be works being undertaken at the Penstock Lagoon Day Use Area. The works consist of the construction of a 1 meter wide gravel walkway along the levee along with ramp access to the carparks. The pathway will extend from the Day...

Lake Augusta Road and Double Lagoon boom gates open
The Parks and Wildlife Service advise the boom gate on Lake Augusta Road has been re-opened for public access as of today (25 September 2023), along with the boom gate to Double Lagoon. Vehicle access to Pillans Lake and Talinah Lagoon will remain closed with a view to reopen on 1 November 2023 (approximately) subject to...