March 2014 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive
River electrofishing survey 2014
During 2013, the IFS investigated the status of brown trout populations from a selection of the state's rivers. A report on that survey is available on this website. As part of ongoing monitoring of the status of these populations, the survey was replicated during the last week of February and first week of March this...
Footbridge installed at Lamberts Dam
To improve safety and access for anglers at Lamberts Dam at Railton the IFS has installed a new steel footbridge across the spillway. The new bridge provides easy access for anglers to cross the spillway and access the dam wall and western shore of the dam. IFS would like to thank Equity Labour Services (ELS)...
Extension to Macquarie River Anglers Access
IFS staff have recently extended anglers access upstream from Woolmers Bridge on the Macquarie River. Infrastructure including signage, a new footbridge and numerous stiles provide foot access for approx 3.5km upstream on the eastern bank. This area has previously been inaccessible to anglers. IFS would like to acknowledge the owners and managers of the Rannoch...