Inland Fisheries Service News

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Oct. 4, 2023

Closure and demolition of the Little Pine Lagoon Campground toilet

The following work is planned at the Little Pine Lagoon Conservation Area Campground by the Parks and Wildlife Service. The toilet located at the Little Pine Lagoon Conservation Area campground is to be closed and demolished due to irreparable structural defects. These works are necessary for visitor safety and to remove potential environmental impacts. The works...

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Oct. 3, 2023

Gone Fishing Day 2023

Sunday 8 October is national Gone Fishing Day. Grab a friend and go trout fishing. With junior angling events happening across Tasmania. Gone Fishing Day is a great opportunity for those 17 years of age and under to catch a trout.  Plus - Gone Fishing Day is an angling licence free day! An angling licence...

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Henry Whetlor, 13 yrs old, proudly showing a brown trout he caught in the River Clyde with a black and gold lure
Sept. 26, 2023

What a cracker of a weekend for fishing

Well, the weekend weather was kind with little wind and fine conditions to greet the keen anglers around the State.  Our Officers checked a number of fish and keen fishers who reported good catches in both lake and river settings using all methods. The weather forecast for this weekend is again looking good. Compliance with...

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Sept. 26, 2023

Penstock Lagoon day use area - works notice

From Monday the 25th of September for a period of approximately 2 weeks there will be works being undertaken at the Penstock Lagoon Day Use Area. The works consist of the construction of a 1 meter wide gravel walkway along the levee along with ramp access to the carparks. The pathway will extend from the Day...

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The Parks and Wildlife Service report the boom gates on the Lake Augusta Road and Double Lagoon track have been opened today
Sept. 25, 2023

Lake Augusta Road and Double Lagoon boom gates open

The Parks and Wildlife Service advise the boom gate on Lake Augusta Road has been re-opened for public access as of today (25 September 2023), along with the boom gate to Double Lagoon. Vehicle access to ​​​​​Pillans Lake and Talinah Lagoon will remain closed with a view to reopen on 1 November 2023 (approximately) subject to...