Inland Fisheries Service News
Evaporation pan on Penstock Lagoon
CSIRO and Hydro Tasmania have partnered on a project which aims to measure and model evaporation from Penstock Lagoon. Evaporation is a significant concern for managing water reservoirs, particularly due to their large surface areas. Accurately predicting these losses is important, especially amidst climate change impacts on water security. To measure evaporation CSIRO have developed...
Lake Rosebery oil spill
Marine and Safety Tasmania has advised that due to oil spill recovery works, a Prohibited Area has been declared for Lake Rosebery at Tullah. The prohibited area encompasses all waters of the Lake and will be in force from 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, to 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, unless cancelled...
Obstructing a Boat Ramp – Please don’t do this!
It’s the responsibility of all people to respect the rights of other anglers and the wider boating public. Preventing boat users from utilising a public boat ramp at an inland water is not only disrespectful behaviour, it is prohibited by law and may cost the offender more than a social rebuff by those wanting to...
Surprise estuary perch capture
While fishing for Australian Salmon at the mouth of the Arthur River recently, keen recreational fisher Kenna managed to hook an unusual fish species. This fish was an estuary perch (Percalates colonorum), which is a protected native species found only in the Arthur River. After a quick photo, the fish was released unharmed back into...
Rostrevor Reservoir
We regret to report a recent incident of anti-social behaviour at Rostrevor Reservoir. Located just north of Triabunna on private property, Rostrevor Reservoir offers anglers exclusive access through the generosity of the landowner. We are fortunate to have this opportunity, and the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) manages the fishery for everyone to enjoy. We kindly...
