Inland Fisheries Service News
Inland Fisheries helping to keep anglers safe
The Inland Fisheries Service continues to maintain navigation lights at major boat ramps across Tasmania. The lights were installed at 34 boat ramps in a joint project with MAST and Hydro Tasmania in 2014. Light batteries need to be periodically replaced and redundant lights upgraded. A replacement light was installed at the Lake Barrington rowing...
Boating safety message ramping up for Christmas / New Year
Most anglers around Tasmania are familiar with being checked by Inland Fisheries Authorised Officers, usually to see if they are complying with the Inland Fisheries regulations. For some years now, they have also emphasised boating safety as part of their inspections. Long time angler John Jones is one who is definitely glad they do. On Bronte...
Looking for that perfect Christmas or birthday gift?
Ho-ho-ho! Whilst it's still a few weeks off, most people are starting to turn their attention to looking out for that something special for someone special. If you are on the lookout for a gift with a 'Tassie' or 'fishing' flavour, check out our range of merchandise. Whether it's a trout sticker, cutting board, etched glass or a cold...
Woods Lake Road Maintenance
The Inland Fisheries Service and Hydro Tasmania have worked together to complete annual maintenance at Woods Lake Road in time for the busy holiday period. The road has been gravelled and graded and culverts cleaned. Anglers are reminded to observe the recommended 40 KMH limit to maintain the road in good condition. With the lake...
Parks and Wildlife Service - Campfire restrictions
Parks and Wildlife report that to reduce the risk of bushfires, campfire restrictions will be in place at a number of Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service campgrounds across the state from 4 December 2020. Campfire restrictions will remain in place until further notice, and be adjusted as necessary as the summer progresses. The seasonal campfire restrictions apply to: King Island,...
