May 2015 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive

Deputy Premier and Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jeremy Rockliff and Angler Alliance Tasmania Chairman, Gary France launching the River Derwent Angler Access Project at New Norfolk, 4 May 2015
May 7, 2015

River Derwent Anglers Access project launched

Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff officially launched the River Derwent Anglers Access project and brochure at New Norfolk on Monday 4 May 2015. The launch was attended by the Chairman of Anglers Alliance Tasmania, Gary France, Derwent Valley Mayor, Martyn Evans, Federal Member for Lyons, Eric Hutchinson, landowners, volunteers and other stakeholders. The River Derwent Anglers...

May 7, 2015

MAST Recreational Boating Fund (RBF) Applications 2015

Boating anglers are encouraged to attend the RBF public forums hosted by MAST to provide feedback on boat ramp upgrade proposals for the 2015/16 year. A number of freshwater projects have been submitted for funding including: Purchase of flexmat for various inland waters projects Extend ramp and install pontoon at Craigbourne Dam Install pontoon at...

The attendees of the 2015 Carp Workshop: Deputy Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, CMP staff, the Director of Inland Fisheries, Alex Schaap and representatives of the Clyde Water Trust, Tasmanian Land Conservancy and the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council.
May 7, 2015

Carp Workshop 2015

The Carp Management Program (CMP) held its annual two day workshop on 4 – 5 May to review the past year's work and undertake planning for the coming year. Alex Schaap, formerly the director of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) was present to provide an independent review of the workshop and assisted in the development...

The current low lake levels have helped with the construction of the new Lake Leake boat ramp
May 6, 2015

Work well underway on new Lake Leake boat ramp

MAST reports that work is progressing well on the construction of the new boat ramp at Lake Leake. This is a Recreational Boating Fund project, supported by the Northern Midlands Council and the Inland Fisheries Service. The construction has benefited from low lake levels that will ensure a quality finish and has enabled the removal...

If you recognise the person in this picture please call 1300 463 475 or 0427 988 728.
May 5, 2015

Recognise this person?

Inland Fisheries seek the assistance of the public in identifying the person pictured on the right who is believed to be able to assist with a current investigation. Information can be provided to the Inland Fisheries Service on 1300 INFISH (1300 463 475) or 0427 988 728.