Inland Fisheries Service News

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Tods Corner boat ramp has been extended
Aug. 25, 2026

Tods Corner Boat Ramp Extension Complete

The 20 metre extension to the Tods Corner boat ramp (Yingina / Great Lake) is now complete, with the facility now open to the public.  Prior to the extension works the boat ramp would disappear underwater when the lake level was high.  The extension makes the ramp much easier to use at high lake levels...

Illustration of a rainbow trout by Trevor Hawkins, accompanied by the text Inland Fisheries Service Trout Weekend 2026 Liawenee, Yingina / Great Lake Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026 10am - 3pm daily
Trout Weekend 2026! Save the Date!
Aug. 25, 2026

Don't Forget - Trout Weekend is Back in 2026!

Trout Weekend is back in 2026!  Save the Date!  📍 Liawenee 📅 Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October 2026 This year’s event moves to October to coincide with one of the most exciting times on the highland waters, the rainbow trout spawning run. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness this remarkable phenomenon while enjoying a weekend...

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A fantastic event - The Great Lake Tie-In started in 2016 at Miena in the Central Highlands of Tasmania
Aug. 25, 2026

Great Lake Tie-In Celebrating 10-year Anniversary in 2026

The annual Great Lake Tie-In will be held on Saturday 10 October 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Great Lake Community Centre, 55–57 Cider Gum Road, Miena. This year is a special milestone as they celebrate the event's 10-year anniversary. A full line-up of talented fly tyers will be demonstrating the art of...

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IFS and Landcare Tasmania have collaborated to deliver a new signage project on the River Leven
Aug. 19, 2026

Inland Fisheries Service and Landcare Tasmania - River Leven Signage Project

The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) and Landcare Tasmania have teamed up to deliver a joint signage project on the River Leven. The new signs have been installed across the length of the River Leven Anglers Access area, from the lower reaches at Lobster Creek Road through to the upper reaches at Loongana. The signs contain information...

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Aug. 14, 2026

Yingina / Great Lake, Tods Corner Boat Ramp – Temporary Closure

Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) has advised that Tods Corner Boat Ramp at Yingina / Great Lake is currently closed and will remain closed until Monday, 24 August 2026. The closure is required to allow contractors to install a 20-metre extension to the existing concrete boat ramp. Mariners are requested to keep clear of the...