Inland Fisheries Service News
Butlers Gorge Road closure and access to No. 1 Pond
Hydro Tasmania advises that to ensure public safety while works on the Tarraleah Scheme are undertaken, Butlers Gorge Road (from the Lyell Highway turn-off) will be closed 24/7 from Tuesday 27 January to the end of March. Mossy Marsh Dam, Clark Dam, the lookout and the boat ramp won’t be accessible during this period. The Lake King William camp ground also remains closed. No 1 Pond will be also closed to the public from...
Landcare Action Grants 2026
Landcare Tasmania has announced the 'Landcare Action Grants 2026: Protecting, Enhancing, and Maintaining Tasmania's Natural Values'. This grant program will provide $240,000 for Landcare Tasmania members' on-ground projects that protect, enhance, and maintain high conservation value areas, while also aligning with at least one of the overall State Government Landcare Action Grant Objectives: Improving landscape and riverine health, stability and...
Lake Gairdner lake level change
Hydro Tasmania have advised that the Lake Gairdner water levels have been temporarily lowered to facilitate planned outage works at the Wilmot Power Station. During this time the lake will remains accessible; however, water levels will be lower than usual so please exercise caution. The lake will refill naturally over subsequent weeks. Hydro Tasmania appreciates...
Summer Fishing Report
At the midpoint of the summer, we thought was a good time to review the fishing action we have seen through the warmer months to date. Fishing reports from Yingina / Great Lake have been consistent. Trolling and casting lures from the shore have produced good results, particularly around the weed beds. Fly anglers have...
There's still time to register for the Miena Freshwater Angling Forum
Heading up to the Central Highlands this long-weekend? Why not head along to the freshwater angling forum at Miena on Friday afternoon / evening? The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) is hosting a freshwater angling forum in Miena at the Great Lake Community Centre, on 23 January 2026 (4:00 pm to 7:00 pm). The forum is an opportunity...
