August 2024 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive

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Please be aware of, but do not disturb, the buoys in Lake Echo
Aug. 22, 2024

Be aware - Lake Echo survey buoys now in place

Hydro Tasmania advise that they have placed 14 strings of research plates attached to buoys, clearly marked with tags, in Lake Echo this week. These will remain in place for some time and should not pose a hazard to navigation. Please be aware as you troll / travel on the lake and do not disturb...

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Hydro Tasmania notification
Aug. 15, 2024

Lake King William access update

Hydro Tasmania have some weekend work happening at Lake King William as part of planned upgrades. This will mean some additional traffic (light vehicles only) on Butlers Gorge Road on most Sundays for the next few months (likely to the end of December 2024). Butlers Gorge road may be carrying some additional movements of light vehicles at...

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Four Springs track open
Aug. 2, 2024

Improved access at Four Springs Lake

A new 9 km track around the perimeter of Four Springs Lake (including duck boarding and a footbridge) has been completed in time for the opening of the brown trout season. The walking track project involved a land transfer agreement between the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) and Tasmania’s largest private forest management company, Forico, and...

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Stile at Pine Tier Lagoon
Aug. 2, 2024

Foot access at Pine Tier Lagoon

Land at the northern end of Pine Tier Lagoon is now owned by the Tasmanian Land Conservancy (TLC).  Foot access for fishers and walkers to the northern end of the lagoon is permitted however the area is now closed to vehicular traffic and camping. The area has been fenced and vehicle access blocked. Parking and...

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Lake Mikany boat ramp
Aug. 1, 2024

Lake Mikany boat ramp closed

Due to unseasonally dry conditions the Lake Mikany boat ramp will be closed until the lake level improves.  Canoes and kayaks are still able to be launched with care and shore based angling is still possible.