Inland Fisheries Service News
Freshwater fishing opportunities for anglers with disabilities
Anglers with disabilities and mobility issues often have difficulty finding fishing spots. The IFS recommends a number of locations that may be suitable depending on your specific restrictions and available assistance. There are purpose built platforms at Risdon Brook Dam that are specifically designed and reserved for anglers with a disability. Other options in the...
Fisheries Habitat Improvement Fund
Dear Donors and Supporters, I am writing to inform you that at the recent AGM of the Fisheries Habitat Improvement Fund (FHIF) the Trustees agreed to wind up the Charity. This decision was made reluctantly. Since the inception of the FHIF it has proven difficult to find people to govern the charity and do the...
Expressions of interest for the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council
Inland Fisheries Act 1995 INLAND FISHERIES ADVISORY COUNCIL The Minister for Primary Industries and Water seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council (IFAC) in the following categories: a person who holds an angling licence representing the northern area a person who holds an angling licence representing...
Learn to fly fish day
Have you ever wanted to try fly fishing, but not known where to start? The North West Fly Fishing Club is holding a learn to fly fish day at Pet Dam on Sunday 22nd October 2023. This fishing licence free event will run from 10am until 4pm and will be held on the eastern side...
Annual native fish survey at Arthurs and Woods Lakes has been completed
Last week, the Inland Fisheries Service conducted their annual native fish survey at Woods and Arthurs Lakes. These surveys are part of the IFS’s ongoing commitment to monitor native fish health. Two species of galaxias are present in these waters. In Woods Lake, forty-eight Saddled galaxias were trapped overnight in 24 fine mesh fyke nets....
