November 2011 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive

Construction of the 30 metre breakwall at Woods Lake has commenced
Nov. 24, 2011

Woods Lake Boat Launching Facility Upgrade

Work commenced to upgrade the boat launching facility at Woods Lake on Monday 14 November. This work involves the construction of a 30 metre breakwall at the existing boat ramp as well as maintenance to the boat ramp itself and the parking area. The project is being managed by the Inland Fisheries Service and funded...

Seb Horbushko, IFS with one of Tassal's nice salmon stocked in the New Norfolk Angling Club's junior water
Nov. 24, 2011

Salmon Donated by Tassal for New Norfolk Junior Anglers Day

Tassal kindly donated 30 well conditioned Atlantic salmon this week for the New Norfolk Angling Club’s ‘Junior Anglers Fishing Day’. The event will be held this Sunday 13 November at the club’s designated junior angling water, known as the Duck Pond, near Bushy Park. The donation by Tassal was made in response to a last...

Ramp upgraded, parking area extended and breakwater constructed at Woods Lake
Nov. 24, 2011

Woods Lake Road Open and Ramp Upgraded

Work has been completed on the boat launching facility at Woods Lake and the road is open for weekend anglers. The work has included maintenance of the existing boat ramp and parking area, as well as improvements to the facility, being the construction of a 30 metre breakwater for protection against prevailing winds. The Service...

Nov. 24, 2011

Tooms Lake Boat Ramp Upgrade Planned

The condition of the boat ramp at Tooms Lake this season has been noted, with several anglers contacting the Service about it. Marine and Safety Tasmania have set aside $20,000 from MAST's recreational boating fund to upgrade the ramp but the work cannot commence until the lake level drops significantly. Due to the high water...

Nov. 24, 2011

Four Springs Lake Boat Ramp Improvements

The Service has completed the improvements to the concrete boat ramp at Four Springs Lake – doubling its size – and providing a new landing jetty. The new facility will provide a greater level of amenity for all boating anglers who visit this popular fishery whether this season or in the future. The project was...