Inland Fisheries Service News
Whitebait offenders fined
On Friday 6 May 2022 the Devonport Magistrate's Court sentenced another whitebait offender for illegal fishing from 2019. Jackson Darren Woods, of Latrobe, pleaded guilty to four charges under the Inland Fisheries Act and regulations, receiving a fine of $2000 plus court costs. In December 2021 at the Burnie Magistrate's Court, Billy Messenger, of Brittons Swamp,...
River Derwent trout study winner!
In late July 2021, 400 tagged wild adult brown trout were released into the River Derwent in the Dromedary area. Each of the trout has a single green coloured tag with a four digit number. The release of fish is part of a study to investigate the movements, growth and population of brown trout in...
Swan Bay boat ramp upgrade complete
The upgrade of the Swan Bay (yingina / Great Lake) boat ramp is complete. The upgrade used 500 tonnes of gravel to resurface 1,800 m2 area of the boat ramp, parking and access road. This project was jointly funded by the MAST Small Boating Fund and the IFS. We would like to thank anglers for...
River Derwent trout study update
In late July 2021, 400 tagged wild adult brown trout were released into the River Derwent in the Dromedary area. Each of the trout have a single green coloured tag with a four digit number. This release of fish is part of a study to look at the movements, growth and population of brown trout...
Fisheries Habitat Improvement Fund
Fisheries Habitat Improvement Fund is now seeking proposals for small projects that support restoration of or improvement of freshwater fish habitat. Please click the guidelines to find the project funding guidelines and the application form to find the application form.
