Notice to anglers – low lake levels require extra care when planning opening weekend fishing trips.
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Due to unseasonal low lake levels at Bronte Lagoon, Bradys Lake, Lake Binney, Tungatinah Lagoon and Lake Echo, IFS has issued the following caution to anglers:
- Bronte Lagoon –The boat ramp at Bronte Lagoon Dam Wall is operational to -1.7 m below Full Supply Level (FSL). With the lagoon currently at -1.85 m extreme caution should be exercised when launching and retrieving boats.
- Bradys Lake – The new ramp at the Whitewater is operational to -3.9 m below FSL. The level is currently -3.9 m therefore caution should be exercised when launching and retrieving.
- Lake Binney – The boat ramp off the Lyell Highway is operational to approximately -3.0 m below FSL. The lake level is currently -3.9 m therefore launching and retrieving trailer boats is not recommended.
- Tungatinah Lagoon – The gravel ramp at Tungatinah Lagoon off the Lyell Highway is operational to approximately -3.0 m below FSL. The lake level is currently -3.9 m therefore launching and retrieving trailer boats is impossible at current levels.
- Lake Echo- The boat ramps at Large Bay, Middle Echo and the Dam Wall are all designed to operate to approx. -8.5 m below FSL. With the lake currently -9.15 m launching trailer boats is not recommended.
As a general precaution boat operators should maintain extreme caution whilst navigating on all these waters due to submerged hazards just below the surface. A 5 knot speed limit is recommended.
Forecast rain during this week may see some increase in lake levels. Check the current level anytime at: www.hydro.com.au