April 2015 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive

April 14, 2015

Lake Barrington to be drawn down for maintenance during May and June

Hydro Tasmania advises that to facilitate access works around Lake Barrington the lake will be drawn down to 119.42m (2.5m below Full Supply Level (FSL)). The draw-down is planned as follows: Between 4th and 18th May 2015 the lake will be gradually drawn down to 119.42m (2.5m below FSL) Between 8am 18th May and 7pm...

April 8, 2015

The Win a Ford Ranger competition closed

The competition to win a brand new Ford Ranger has now closed. For all those who purchased a one or five season licence for the 2014-15 season we wish you luck in winning this fantastic prize. Come along to the Liawenee Trout Weekend on Saturday 16 May where the winner will be announced by the...

Fisheries Officers Mark Asplin and Paul Middleton checking licences on Bronte Lagoon
April 8, 2015

Easter blitz targets on-water compliance

Fisheries Officers have been very busy over the Easter holiday period ensuring compliance with Inland Fisheries and Marine & Safety legislation. High profile land and boat based patrols were conducted across the central highlands inspecting 196 anglers for fishing licences, bag and size limits and vessel safety equipment. Good quality brown trout were inspected in...