Inland Fisheries Service News
The passing of Leslie "Bob" Ward
We are saddened by the recent passing of Bob Ward. Bob represented anglers from southern Tasmania as an Associate Commissioner on the Inland Fisheries Commission from 1990 to 1999. Bob was well known around the regional angling clubs where he attended meetings regularly. He was a life member of the Bridgewater and Southern Tasmania Licenced Angler Association...
Native trees to shade spawning channels
Last year the team from the Derwent Catchment Project (DCP) collected seed from our field station at Liawenee and grew them to advanced seedlings at their Hamilton nursery. Yesterday we worked with DCP to plant out over 300 seedlings around the rainbow trout spawning channels and the Liawenee Field Station. Snow and cider gum along with a...
Inland Fisheries Service Annual Report 2022-23
Check out the activities we have undertaken over the past year in the Inland Fisheries Annual Report 2022-23 Front cover artwork by Trevor Hawkins
Talbots Lagoon access upgrades
An extension to the parking area has been completed at Talbots Lagoon. Increasing popularity at Talbots over the past few seasons had seen the limited parking facilities become quite crowded on busy days. In partnership with Forico, IFS engaged Civilscape Contracting to complete the car park extension. This involved removing a small amount of plantation...
Freshwater fishing opportunities for anglers with disabilities
Anglers with disabilities and mobility issues often have difficulty finding fishing spots. The IFS recommends a number of locations that may be suitable depending on your specific restrictions and available assistance. There are purpose built platforms at Risdon Brook Dam that are specifically designed and reserved for anglers with a disability. Other options in the...
