Inland Fisheries Service News

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Boat ramp closure notification
April 23, 2024

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...

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Trimming vegetation Pillans/Julians Track
April 22, 2024

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...

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Tooms Lake burn area map
April 22, 2024

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...

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Map of burning area Meander River
April 22, 2024

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.

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Little Pine Lagoon boat ramp and jetty
April 17, 2024

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...