May 2012 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive

Corporate Clean Up Australia Day 2012
Staff from Inland Fisheries Service participated in the Clean Up Australia (CUA) business clean up day on Tuesday 26 February. The Central Highlands Council opened the waste transfer station at Hamilton to receive the rubbish. Areas targeted for the clean up effort were popular fishing locations including Lake Binney, Tungatinah Lagoon, Arthurs Lake, Cluny Lagoon,...

Lake Gordon Boat Launching Site Options
A recent inspection of the boat launching area at Boat Ramp Road, Lake Gordon revealed that due to the improved water levels at the lake, this launching area is once again a viable option for anglers. Assuming the level is maintained, it should provide a good alternative to the facility near Gordon Dam this summer....

Water Level Changes at Bronte Lagoon
Hydro Tasmania is undertaking repair and maintenance work on the Bronte Canal. This work is best achieved if Bronte Lagoon is drawn down to below the canal weir crest height (664.3m) to limit water washing over the weir due to wave action in Bronte Lagoon. The weir is located at the downsteam end of the...

Huntsman Lake Gate Opening Hours
Rivers and Water Supply Commission advise that the summer gate opening hours for Huntsman Lake are: Boat ramp and Dam : Open 5.00am and Close 8.00pm The Dairy day use area: Open 5.00am and Close 9.00pm

Tasmania to host the XV Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships
The Inland Fisheries Service is proud to announce that Tasmania will host the XV Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships from 15-18 February. Download a copy of the Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships Advertising Flyer here. The fact that Tasmania was selected for this prestigious international event demonstrates the value of the State’s recreational inland fishery and its...