Inland Fisheries Service News
Double Lagoon and Lake Kay track upgrades
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) are undertaking upgrades to the Lake Kay and Double Lagoon vehicle tracks in the Western Lakes. The track upgrade is scheduled to commence on 6th March 2023 and be completed by 24th March 2023 weather permitting. Both tracks will be subject to periodic closure to the public during this period....
Good fishing reported on the weekend
Inland Fisheries Officers were on duty over the weekend in the Central Highlands, with many people from southern Tasmania taking advantage of the long weekend and good weather. Good fishing was reported from a number of waters: Great Lake continues to produce good fish, with anglers trolling first thing in the morning reporting catches. Elizabeth,...
Adopt-A-Shore Community Working Bee
Come join the Derwent Catchment Project on a working bee to remove Ragwort from Elizabeth Bay, Central Plateau. Ragwort is a highly invasive weed that the Derwent Catchment Project has been managing for 5 years, but we would like your help! Date: 18th February 2023 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm Location: Elizabeth Bay For more information...
Message from Hydro Tasmania - Gunns Marsh Road Open
Remediation works on Gunns Marsh Rd have been completed and access to Little Lake and Gunns Marsh Lake is back to normal. Thank you to everyone for their patience whilst we completed these important works.
Officers report good trout fishing over Australia Day long weekend
Over the Australia Day long weekend Fisheries Officers patrolled a wide range of inland waters. Lots of people took the opportunity to get away camping. Despite periods of strong wind anglers had some enjoyable fishing. Some large brown trout were caught in Lake Crescent. Trolling shallow diving lures in the 80-120mm range was best. The...
