October 2019 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive

The anglers access site at Camden Dam
Oct. 14, 2019

Camden Dam filling and open to anglers

The Inland Fisheries Service installed an information sign in the car park at Tasmania’s newest fishery, Camden Dam in the north east last week. Camden Dam is situated approx. 10 km south of Targa via Camden Hills Rd and Diddleum Road. There is one designated public access point and car park on the eastern side...

Oct. 7, 2019

Expressions of interest for Inland Fisheries Advisory Council positions

Inland Fisheries Act 1995 INLAND FISHERIES ADVISORY COUNCIL Expressions of Interest are invited for appointments to the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council (IFAC). Established under Section 20A of the Inland Fisheries Act 1995, IFAC is the advisory body for matters relating to inland fisheries. In broad terms, the role of IFAC is to provide strategic advice...

Oct. 7, 2019

Nineteen Lagoons gate is open

PWS advise that the boom gate on Lake Augusta Rd was opened for public access as of 4th October 2019. Vehicular access to Lake Pillans and Double and Talinah Lagoons will remain closed with a view to reopen on 1st November (approximately) subject to road inspections determining conditions are suitable for vehicular traffic. For any...

IFS and AAT inspect the improved Lake Rowallan boat ramp
Oct. 2, 2019

Lake Rowallan - Notification of the upgrade to the boat ramp

In collaboration with Inland Fisheries Service (IFS), Marine and Safety Tasmania (MaST) and various local contractors, Hydro Tasmania has been working to improve our recreational infrastructure. The latest achievement has been the boating infrastructure at Lake Rowallan. This large, gravel boat ramp is now functional across the operational range of the lake. The upgrade has...

Carp Management Program Annual Report 2018-19 front cover
Oct. 1, 2019

Carp Management Program Annual Report 2018-19

Find out all about the 2018-19 season and how the battle with carp in Lake Sorell is progressing. Read about the jelly gonad condition affecting male carp, the results of the juvenile carp surveys, and how close the program is to a complete eradication. The Carp Management Program Annual Report 2018- 19 is complete and...