December 2021 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive
Camden Dam is fishing well
Darryl Saunders of Scottsdale has been enjoying fishing the new Camden Dam from his kayak. Fishing with hard bodies and soft plastics Darryl has been averaging two well conditioned brown trout up to 1.5 kg per session. A visit this week was no exception keeping one fish just under the 1kg mark and releasing one...
Bronte Lagoon navigation markers
Marine and Safety Tasmania on behalf of Hydro Tasmania have recently installed new navigational aids in Woodwards Bay, which is situated at the southern end of Bronte Lagoon. North, east and west cardinal marks have been installed to improve boating safety on the lagoon, and have been positioned to mark the submerged, shallow canal banks...
Parks and Wildlife campfire restrictions
Restrictions on campfires, pot fires and other solid fuel stoves will come in to place from 02:00 Saturday 18 December at identified Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) campgrounds around the State to help reduce the risk of bushfires. These restrictions are important to help protect visitors and the community. Despite the recent rain, there is...
South Riana Dam access improvements
Recently contractors completed the accessible angling project at South Riana Dam. This project was commenced in 2019 when it was identified that an easement was required to ensure public access to the car park and access area in perpetuity. The easement was created with the assistance and cooperation of the private landowner, Gary Carpenter and...
Atlantic salmon released into Brushy Lagoon
Yesterday we released 50 Atlantic salmon into Brushy Lagoon. The average weight of the fish was 1.5kg. This should provide some exciting fishing for anglers that like to fish the lagoon in the lead up to Christmas. Thanks to Tassal for donating the fish.
