Inland Fisheries Service News
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Quamby Fly Fishers Club Open Day
The Quamby Fly Fishers Club (QFFC) are holding an open day at the QFFC Club Room, Meander Community House (137 Main Road Meander), on Saturday 27 July 2024 from 9.00 am - 3.00 pm. This is great opportunity to find out more about fly fishing from experienced anglers. Participants can enjoy and participate in casting,...
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Learn about Tasmania’s freshwater fish with the new Inland Fisheries Service fish fact sheets
When most people think of freshwater fish they think of trout and eels, but Tasmania’s inland waters are home to 34 fish species. Of the 24 fish species native to Tasmania, 12 are endemic, meaning they are not found anywhere else. A new resource on the IFS website is here to help you learn about...
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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...
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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....
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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...