Inland Fisheries Service News
Redfin perch found in Huon Valley. We need your help!
On 12 March 2023, a Redfin perch (Perca fluviatilis) was caught by an angler in Mountain River, in the Huon Valley. It was reported to and confirmed by the IFS. Redfin perch have not been found in this river, or in the Huon Valley before. Broad surveys have now been done including farm dams, rivers,...
Willow Warriors working bee
Calling all current and new Willow Warriors, We will be back at out soon treating willows along the Tyenna River, this time starting at the weir near Mt Field National Park. We will meet on Friday 8th of March at 09.30 on Weir Road, near the Tyenna River (find a safe place to pull off...
Temporary closure of Butlers Gorge Road to Lake King William
Butlers Gorge Road to Lake King William will be temporarily closed 7 days a week to allow for road upgrade works. The road will be closed between 7am – 5pm each day from Saturday 17 February to Sunday 28 April. We will open the road over the March long weekend (9-11 March) and Easter. ...
Little Pine Lagoon boat ramp upgrade
The Little Pine Lagoon boat ramp upgrade is scheduled to commence on 26th February 2024 and completed at the end of March 2024. The boat ramp will be closed to the public during construction. An alternative launching site is available via the Little Pine Lagoon Road, in front of the shacks, approximately 500m to the...
Meadowbank Dam – Crest Gate 2 works starting!
Work on Meadowbank Dam’s second crest gate is underway. For more information about what we’re doing, visit www.connect.hydro.com.au. For safety reasons, Lake Meadowbank will be lowered 2 metres below its usual level from 30 January 2024. Later this year (timing TBD), the lake will be lowered a further 4 metres while we test the newly...
