Inland Fisheries Service News
Sign installed at the Arthur River boat ramp
A sign has recently been installed at the Arthur River boat ramp with information relating to the protected fish, the estuary perch (Percalates colonorum). In Tasmania, the estuary perch is only found in the Arthur River. Due to their restricted and low population numbers, they are listed as a protected fish under the Inland Fisheries...
Craigbourne Lake low level boat ramp
With Craigbourne Lake currently -2.94 metres below full supply level, boating anglers can now use the low level boat ramp. Located approximately 50 m north east of the main ramp, the top of the flexmat ramp is just visible above the water. A solid gravel track extends from the car park to the low level ramp....
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...
