Inland Fisheries Service News
Preparations to complete carp eradication
Despite the rugged, cold conditions over the last few weeks, the Carp Management Program is starting to ramp up with gear preparations for the coming carp season. This involved inspecting and repairing the 14 kilometres of barrier net blocking carp spawning sites in the wetlands. Several kilometres of gill net was also repaired, which included...
Pond repairs at Salmon Ponds
Clay has been imported and placed to stop erosion of the banks in the Long Pond at the Salmon Ponds commenced. The Long Pond is the feature pond when you enter the historic gardens and is known for its display of large rainbow trout up to 5kg. It was starting to show signs of wear...
Mersey River - World Fly Fishing Championship 2019 venue
Something that locals take for granted but the wild trout and stunning scenery surrounding the Mersey River will be on show and are sure to impress the competitors of this years World Fly Fishing Championship. Check out this fly over video clip by Brad Harris.
A great opportunity to try somewhere new to fish.
With the World Fly Fishing Championship 2019 coming to Tasmania during 30 November and 7 December, there will be a temporary closures for fishing at the five venue waters. Regulations to support this event are shown below. If the venues for the championship are your home waters, why not try somewhere a bit different for...
Whitebait poacher gets large fine
In Devonport Magistrates Court on 1 August 2019 Kerry James Davison, of Devonport, appeared on matters relating to the illegal taking of whitebait. Mr Davison was found guilty of exceeding the 2 Kilogram daily bag limit, and exceeding the 10 Kilogram possession limit. Mr Davison was found by our Officers in possession of 37.9 Kilograms...
