Inland Fisheries Service News
Brady's chain opening proving popular
Over the Kings Birthday long weekend our Officers were on duty in the Central Highlands. It was pleasing to see good numbers of anglers taking advantage of the recent opening of the Brady’s chain of lakes (Bradys Lake, Lake Binney and Tungatinah Lagoon). Our Officers inspected 30 anglers on the water on Saturday, including many...
Stocking program in full swing
Recent wet weather has triggered brown trout to start their spawning migration into Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) traps. This has enabled the IFS to begin stocking Tasmania’s Assisted Fisheries. So far, nearly 2,000 fish have been stocked into Four Springs Lake. Curries River Reservoir and South Riana Dam will receive fish in the next few days....
Windsor Corner fishing platform repaired
The IFS has completed repairs to the accessible fishing platform at Windsor Corner on the River Derwent. The platform was built by the New Norfolk Licenced Anglers Association in the early 2000's and has served as a popular angling and picnic spot ever since. Part of the timber walkway had deteriorated and has been replaced...
Opening of the Bradys Lake system for angling from 1 June 2024
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) has decided to open the Bradys Lake system (including Bradys Lake, Lake Binney and Tungatinah Lagoon) for recreational angling from 1 June 2024. Opening of the Bradys Lake system for recreational angling from 1 June 2024 is permitted via an exemption permit issued by the Director of Inland Fisheries, under...
Lake Mikany boat ramp complete
We are pleased to report that the Lake Mikany boat ramp is now complete and will be available for use at the start of the 2024-25 season. The dry autumn and subsequent low lake level provided an opportunity for the ramp to be built to a lower level than originally anticipated. We would like to thank...
