Inland Fisheries Service News
Butlers Gorge Road Closure Extended
Hydro Tasmania advises that Butlers Gorge Road (from the Lyell Highway turn-off) will remain closed 24/7 until mid-July. Mossy Marsh Dam, Clark Dam, the lookout, boat ramp and campground won’t be accessible during this period. Stay up-to-date by visiting https://www.hydro.com.au/projects/tarraleah
Curries River Reservoir Fishing Pads
Following feedback from anglers about difficulty accessing the water along the Curries River Reservoir causeway, IFS completed works last week to install 6 fishing pads. The new fishing pads are designed to improve access for those who had difficulty walking across the large rocks that were placed on the causeway in 2025 as part of...
TWWHA Ground Shooting Deer Control Program - CHANGE OF DATE UPDATE!
🚨 Partial Closure – Central Plateau Conservation Area ***IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE UPDATE*** Monday 4 May– Sunday 31 May 2026 The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) will undertake wild fallow deer control in the eastern section of the Central Plateau Conservation Area. The Parks and Wildlife Service has advised that to ensure...
Four Springs Road and Car Park Maintenance
The Inland Fisheries Service has recently conducted works on the Four Springs Road and car parking area. Works completed include laying of gravel and grading the access road to the boat ramp and parking area. This will ensure the road is in good order for the start of the 2026-27 brown trout season!
2025-26 Brown Trout Season Closure - Sunday 3 May 2026
The 2025-26 brown trout season closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday 3 May 2026. This means that the majority of waters will be closed until the 2026-27 season commences on Saturday 1 August 2026. There are still options available that are listed below for those willing to brave the cooler weather! Fisheries open until Sunday...
