Inland Fisheries Service News

The boat ramp at Lake Mikany has been extended.
March 18, 2024

Lake Mikany boat ramp extended

The recent low water levels have allowed the boat ramp at Lake Mikany to be extended. The lake is managed by TasWater as a water supply and being close to Stanley and Smithton it has become a popular fishery. Set in natural bushland this sheltered water provides opportunities to fish from either the shore or...

March 15, 2024

Lake Mackenzie Road has been reopened.

Hydro Tasmania advise that their contractors have finished installing the new bridge at Gun Lagoon Creek and the Lake Mackenzie Road is now reopened.

The concrete boat ramp has been poured at Little Pine Lagoon
March 13, 2024

Little Pine Lagoon boat ramp update

Work continues on the Little Pine Lagoon boat ramp. The major concrete pour has been done. Rock is being carted in to build up the car park which is prone to flooding at high water levels. This will also provide the appropriate grade on the ramp for easy launching and retrieval. Construction of the jetty...

IFS staff with John Diggle.
March 13, 2024

John Diggle departs

John Diggle starts leave today and this will extend until he retires later in the year.  John commenced work with the Inland Fisheries Commission in 1988 as a casual Technical Assistant. He had a number of positions until he became Director in 2003. John is highly regarded by his peers for his strategic and thoughtful...

March 5, 2024

Lake Mikany boat ramp closed

Due to the low water level and the significant drop off at the end of the ramp the Lake Mikany boat ramp has been closed until the remainder of the upgrade is completed. Kayaks and canoes can still be launched with care. We apologise for any inconvenience and will notify users when the ramp is...