Inland Fisheries Service News
AgFest 2026 “Guess the number of lures in the bucket” Competition Winners
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) is pleased to announce the winners of the “Guess the number of lures in the bucket” competition, held at AgFest 2026 in the Fishing Hub Marquee. A total of 584 fishing lures filled the competition bucket, with prizes awarded to entrants who submitted the closest estimates. Winners were determined across...
Redfin Perch Eradication Effort in the Huon Valley
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) has completed a targeted operation to eradicate invasive redfin perch from two farm dams in the Huon Valley, following the first detection of the species in the region. The issue was first identified on 12 March 2023, when an angler caught a redfin perch in Mountain River — the first...
Conserving the threatened Pedder galaxias
Since the late 1980s, Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) staff have led research and management actions that have saved the Pedder galaxias from extinction. This species was endemic to the original Lake Pedder, but its natural population declined after the lake was flooded. This species is now one of the most endangered freshwater fish in Australia,...
Yingina/Great Lake Boating Infrastructure Improvement - Swan Bay
Over the years, Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) has received feedback from boaters that the ‘step up’ onto the pontoon at the Swan Bay boat ramp (Yingina / Great Lake) was difficult and potentially unsafe. In response, MAST has designed and recently installed a prototype transition ramp at Swan Bay. To help determine whether this design...
Water Use Survey - Have Your Say
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is currently seeking feedback from water users and the community to better understand what matters most when it comes to farm water access, management and future planning. Complete the survey to help shape water management and share what matters most to you. The online survey...
