Inland Fisheries Service News
Improved access at Four Springs Lake
A new 9 km track around the perimeter of Four Springs Lake (including duck boarding and a footbridge) has been completed in time for the opening of the brown trout season. The walking track project involved a land transfer agreement between the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) and Tasmania’s largest private forest management company, Forico, and...
Foot access at Pine Tier Lagoon
Land at the northern end of Pine Tier Lagoon is now owned by the Tasmanian Land Conservancy (TLC). Foot access for fishers and walkers to the northern end of the lagoon is permitted however the area is now closed to vehicular traffic and camping. The area has been fenced and vehicle access blocked. Parking and...
Lake Mikany boat ramp closed
Due to unseasonally dry conditions the Lake Mikany boat ramp will be closed until the lake level improves. Canoes and kayaks are still able to be launched with care and shore based angling is still possible.
Edgar Dam upgrades commencing October 2024
In 2022, Hydro Tasmania shared some news about a project they were planning at Edgar Dam in South West Tasmania. Preparations have progressed, and the upgrade works are commencing in October this year. To learn more about the project and a forward timeline of activities, please visit https://connect.hydro.com.au/edgar-dam-strengthening-project. Please be aware that during the works,...
The 2024-25 brown trout season opens this Saturday!
Recent rainfall has given many of our lakes and rivers a much-needed re-charge and fishing conditions for opening weekend are looking promising. Remember to check the weather conditions before heading out. To help improve your angling success, the IFS website is a great resource, containing lots of information on anglers access, recent fish stockings, fishing...
