Inland Fisheries Service News
IFS Staff Participate in the Tyenna River Willow Warriors Program
On Friday 17 April, Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) staff rolled up their sleeves and joined the Derwent Catchment Project for a hands‑on day restoring the Tyenna River at Westerway. Working together, the team focused on an area where willows had previously been removed, planting native vegetation along the riverbank to strengthen the riparian zone. New...
Recent Publication of Australian Carp Book
When carp were first brought to Australia in the mid‑1800s, few could have imagined the legacy they would leave behind. Imported for ornamental ponds and recreational angling, carp initially seemed harmless. But once they escaped into natural waterways — first across Gippsland and later throughout the Murray–Darling Basin in the 1960s — their impact was...
Lake Crescent Jetty - Construction Completed
Construction has now been completed on the new jetty at the Lake Crescent. The project was collaboratively funded by Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST), the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS), Central Highlands Council and Anglers Alliance Tasmania (AAT). Please note - the lake level is currently low due to reduced recent rainfall and inflows, and due to...
Trout Weekend is Back in 2026!
🎣 Trout Weekend Returns in 2026 — With a Fresh Twist! Great news for anglers — Trout Weekend is back in 2026! And this time, it’s moving to a brand‑new date. 📍 Liawenee 📅 Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October 2026 The new October timing aligns perfectly with the rainbow trout spawning run, and brings...
Butlers Gorge Road Closure Extended
Hydro Tasmania has advised that Butlers Gorge Road (from the Lyell Highway turn-off) will remain closed 24/7 until the end of April 2026. Mossy Marsh Dam, Clark Dam, the lookout, boat ramp and campground won’t be accessible during this period. For further information please visit - https://www.hydro.com.au/projects/tarraleah
