Inland Fisheries Service News
Good vibe catches $2 000 tagged trout
Darren and James had a good day out, drift spinning from a boat, on the eastern side of Brazendale Island at Arthurs Lake. They were using a small vibe lure and caught over 20 brown trout. They kept a handful to eat and were at the boat ramp in the evening twilight cleaning the fish...
Next Willow Warrior meeting on the Tyenna River
Hi Willow Warriors, I’m sorry again about last month and the weather not going to plan. We Will meet at 0930 on Friday the 25th of November at National Park, TAS 7140 As usual, we will have tools/PPE/gloves/Light refreshments, but if you can bring some lunch, clothes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy and...
Laughing Jack Lagoon to be lowered for works
The water level at Laughing Jack Lagoon will be gradually lowered from mid-November to prepare for works on the cofferdam outlet between January and March 2023. This project is part of our ongoing dam maintenance program which ensures the ongoing safe and efficient generation of renewable energy in Tasmania. While the lagoon does typically fluctuate...
Hot fishing session includes $2 000 tagged trout
A 4:30am start from Devonport has resulted in another $2 000 tagged trout being caught from Lake Mackintosh. This is the third from Lake Mackintosh this season and brings the total caught so far for the 2022-23 Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion to ten. Kade and his two mates planned the early morning start to Lake Mackintosh...
Lake Augusta road closure update
Tasmania police have updated their advice on the Lake Augusta road closure and access to the Nineteen Lagoons. Lake Augusta Road, Central Highlands. Closed from the entry point to the Central Plateau Conservation Area. Vehicle entry beyond this point (cattle grid) is not permitted. Lake Augusta Road is open from the intersection of Lake Augusta...
