Inland Fisheries Service News
Parks and Wildlife campfire restrictions
Restrictions on campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves will come in to place from 02:00 Saturday 18 December at identified Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) campgrounds around the State to help reduce the risk of bushfires. These restrictions are important to help protect visitors and the community. Despite the recent rain, there is...
South Riana Dam access improvements
Recently contractors completed the accessible angling project at South Riana Dam. This project was commenced in 2019 when it was identified that an easement was required to ensure public access to the car park and access area in perpetuity. The easement was created with the assistance and cooperation of the private landowner, Gary Carpenter and...
Atlantic salmon released into Brushy Lagoon
Yesterday we released 50 Atlantic salmon into Brushy Lagoon. The average weight of the fish was 1.5kg. This should provide some exciting fishing for anglers that like to fish the lagoon in the lead up to Christmas. Thanks to Tassal for donating the fish.
Want to catch a brookie?
Brook trout are only found in a small number of waters in Tasmania, including Clarence Lagoon. To assist anglers find this remote lagoon and to protect the fishery and the natural values of the area, the IFS has published a fact sheet and map with helpful information for visitors. Situated on the southern edge of the...
Weekend fishing in the highlands
The 2021 Trout Classic was held over two days this past weekend with anglers fishing Great Lake on Saturday and Arthurs Lake on Sunday. On day one anglers were faced with a strong cool southerly blowing up the Great Lake, finding the wind beaten shores to be most productive. Throwing black and gold hard bodied...
