Inland Fisheries Service News
Great Lake Tie-In 2022
Great Lake Tie-In 2022 After last year’s cancellation due to Covid 19 lockdown, we are back on 15th October 2022 and look forward to a bigger and better event in the Central Highlands of Tasmania. As in past years the event will be held in the Miena Community Centre, Cider Gum Road Miena. Some...
Get out and go fishing
The Inland Fisheries Service is coordinating a state-wide angling licence free day on Sunday 9 October 2022 as part of National Gone Fishing Day. Anglers Alliance Tasmania is also organising a range of junior events. An angling licence will not be required to fish in inland waters in Tasmania -- a great opportunity to grab a friend...
Temporary Closure of Dunrobin Toilet Facility
The Dunrobin toilet facilities are currently closed for re-construction. Toilet facilities are available at Bethune Park, on the opposite side of the bridge. It is anticipated the new facilities will be open by Christmas. Central Highlands Council apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Whitebait season to open
The 2022 whitebait season opens on Saturday 1 October. The season will run for 6 weeks closing on Friday 11 November. A whitebait licence is required to fish for whitebait. Licences are $34 available from the IFS website, Service Tasmania outlets and selected tackle shops. A whitebait licence permits anglers to take a maximum of 2 kilograms of whitebait per...
Gate to Nineteen Lagoons is open
The Lake Augusta Rd from the boom gate through to Lake Ada was opened yesterday 29th Sept 2022. The track past Lake Botsford also remains closed, due to a boggy section near Lake Kay. Gates providing access to Talinah, Double Lagoon and Pillans tracks remain closed as conditions were deemed unsuitable for opening. These tracks...
