Inland Fisheries Service News
Preparations underway for Liawenee Rainbow trout spawning run
Earlier this week the Inland Fisheries Service commenced preparations for the annual rainbow trout spawning run at Liawenee, which normally kicks off in late August. An electrofishing survey of the dedicated spawning channels at Liawenee was undertaken to collect any yearling rainbow trout remaining in the channels from the 2023 spawning run. The spawning channels...
Be aware - Lake Echo survey buoys now in place
Hydro Tasmania advise that they have placed 14 strings of research plates attached to buoys, clearly marked with tags, in Lake Echo this week. These will remain in place for some time and should not pose a hazard to navigation. Please be aware as you troll / travel on the lake and do not disturb...
Lake King William access update
Hydro Tasmania have some weekend work happening at Lake King William as part of planned upgrades. This will mean some additional traffic (light vehicles only) on Butlers Gorge Road on most Sundays for the next few months (likely to the end of December 2024). Butlers Gorge road may be carrying some additional movements of light vehicles at...
Improved access at Four Springs Lake
A new 9 km track around the perimeter of Four Springs Lake (including duck boarding and a footbridge) has been completed in time for the opening of the brown trout season. The walking track project involved a land transfer agreement between the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) and Tasmania’s largest private forest management company, Forico, and...
Foot access at Pine Tier Lagoon
Land at the northern end of Pine Tier Lagoon is now owned by the Tasmanian Land Conservancy (TLC). Foot access for fishers and walkers to the northern end of the lagoon is permitted however the area is now closed to vehicular traffic and camping. The area has been fenced and vehicle access blocked. Parking and...
