Inland Fisheries Service News

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Sept. 1, 2022

Closure of Bridgewater boat ramp

New Bridgewater Bridge Project – closure of Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty to enable construction To enable the construction of the new Bridgewater Bridge, the Bridgewater boat ramp and jetty was closed on Monday, 22 August 2022. Anglers can use the Millbrook Rise (New Norfolk), Austins Ferry or Old Beach boat ramps. The closure ensures...

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Tony Purkiss and his $2 000 trout.
Aug. 31, 2022

Tony bags $2000 tagged trout from Bronte in Bradys!

When Tony Purkiss wandered into the Inland Fisheries Service Head Office at New Norfolk he thought he was doing a good service by reporting a tagged trout that he had caught in Bradys Lake that morning. He was aware that two trout had been released into Bronte Lagoon, upstream of Bradys Lake, as part of...

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Darryl Saunders with his $2 000 tagged trout
Aug. 30, 2022

More rewards from the mine hole

On Monday 29 August, Scottsdale resident, Darryl Saunders' wife told him to go fishing. Darryl didn't need to be told twice, despite the threat of rain, it was a perfect fishing day in NE Tasmania. Darryl drove to Derby and wheeled his Hobie kayak, on a home made trolly using wheel chair wheels, along the gravel track into...

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Fishing platforms at Risdon Brook Reservoir
Aug. 22, 2022

Opportunity for anglers with a disability

Taswater generously allow anglers with a disability to fish from the two purpose built platforms at Risdon Brook Reservoir. The Reservoir is reserved for anglers eligible disabilities for the purpose of the Transport Access Scheme. Adjacent parking and level access to this picturesque and sheltered water make it the ideal location. Current high water levels provide perfect...

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Willow Warriors at work
Aug. 22, 2022

Become a Willow Warrior - Tyenna Working Bee 27/08/22

The Willow Warriors will be back out on the Tyenna River on Saturday 27th August 2022 at the Raspberry Farm, Westerway. Work will involve follow up on previously treated willows and planting maintenance. Meet at the raspberry shed at 09.30 am. Bring gumboots and raincoats, as usual the Derwent Catchment Project will supply all the...