Inland Fisheries Service News
Conserving Tasmanian Threatened Fish Species
Today is National Threatened Species Day. This provides a great opportunity to reflect on the make-up of Lutruwita / Tasmania’s unique freshwater fish fauna. Inland waterways in the State are inhabited by 27 native fish species, of which 13 species (nearly half, 48 per cent) are considered threatened (i.e. listed under State and/or national threatened species...
‘Tassie Trout Chat’ Episode 2 is Now Live – Brown trout egg boxes!
🎣 Tassie Trout Chat: Episode 2 Now Live! The second episode of Tassie Trout Chat has arrived, bringing you closer to the Tasmanian trout fishery. In Episode 2, we catch up with volunteers and keen anglers, Martin Droz and Adrian Hope to discuss the brown trout egg box trials that are currently underway in north-west Tasmania and to...
Taking More Than Memories - Small Actions = Big Impact!
For many anglers, a day on the water is about more than just catching fish. Across Tasmania, more and more fishers are making a small effort that delivers a big impact: taking a few pieces of litter home with them each time they head out. Whether it's an abandoned drink bottle on a riverbank, discarded...
Clarence Lagoon Access Update
The Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) have advised that a key to gate that was recently installed at Clarence Lagoon can be obtained by contacting the Lake St Clair Field Centre on (03) 6289 1115. This is welcome news as it will allow vehicle access for the purposes of launching and retrieving non-motorised boats and kayaks on...
Lake Sorell – Blue-Green Algae Detection
In August, the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) received a report from a concerned angler regarding the possible presence of an algal bloom in Lake Sorell. In consultation with the responsible water manager, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas), the IFS promptly collected water samples for laboratory analysis. Testing confirmed the presence...
