Inland Fisheries Service News
Lake Mikany boat ramp closed
Due to unseasonally dry conditions the Lake Mikany boat ramp will be closed until the lake level improves. Canoes and kayaks are still able to be launched with care and shore based angling is still possible.
Edgar Dam upgrades commencing October 2024
In 2022, Hydro Tasmania shared some news about a project they were planning at Edgar Dam in South West Tasmania. Preparations have progressed, and the upgrade works are commencing in October this year. To learn more about the project and a forward timeline of activities, please visit https://connect.hydro.com.au/edgar-dam-strengthening-project. Please be aware that during the works,...
The 2024-25 brown trout season opens this Saturday!
Recent rainfall has given many of our lakes and rivers a much-needed re-charge and fishing conditions for opening weekend are looking promising. Remember to check the weather conditions before heading out. To help improve your angling success, the IFS website is a great resource, containing lots of information on anglers access, recent fish stockings, fishing...
Please look out for redfin perch in the Huon Valley!
On 12 March 2023, a redfin perch (Perca fluviatilis) was caught by an angler in Mountain River, in the Huon Valley. It was reported to and confirmed by the IFS. Before this report, redfin perch had not been found in this river, or in the Huon Valley. Extensive surveys have now been completed including farm...
Great news ahead of the new trout season!
Thanks to recent wet weather and valued support from Hydro Tasmania, we've managed to achieve most of our planned adult brown trout stockings in recent weeks. With crucial help from Hydro Tasmania, on 21 May, the gates at Lake Augusta were opened and the water held in storage flowed downstream into Liawenee Canal, with wild...
