Inland Fisheries Service News

Boat Ramp Closure yingina/Great Lake
Hydro Tasmania has advised that due to low water levels at yingina/Great Lake the boat ramps at Brandum Bay, Cramps Bay and Swan Bay will be closed until further notice. Please do not attempt to use these boat ramps. If you wish to launch your boat please use the alternative launch sites at Tods Corner...

Pillans/Julians Track maintenance
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) has completed trimming vegetation on the Pillans/Julians Track from Little Split Rock to Julians Lake to maintain the 4x4 access track. The Pillans/Julians Track is one of only three 4x4 tracks within the iconic Western Lakes fishery. Working under authority of Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS), extreme care was taken by the IFS to ensure...

Tooms Lake fuel reduction burn
Fuel Reduction Burn Tooms Lake - Tooms Lake Conservation Area Tuesday 23 April 2024 Weather permitting, (and if burn conditions are suitable), the Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a fuel reduction burn on...

Prescribed burning Meander River, Birralee Road
Forico will be conducting prescribed burning near the Meander River off Birralee Road in the next few weeks. Anglers should avoid the area for the last week of the angling season if burns are in progress.
Little Pine Lagoon boat ramp open
The Little Pine Lagoon boat ramp and jetty is now open to the public. The water level in the lagoon is very low at -1.10 therefore anglers should exercise caution when navigating the lagoon to avoid damaging boats and disturbing sensitive weed beds. Please trim your motor up and observe the 5 knot speed limit and...