Inland Fisheries Service News
The $2 000 tagged trout that almost got away!
Chris Fitzpatrick was camped at Tungatinah Lagoon for a couple nights with his family. It was a warm night for the highlands so he drifted in his boat in the area near the dam wall with his daughter Rebecca and her friend Lydia. They were casting and slowly retrieving surface lures. Around 11pm Chris hooked...
Anglers Access infrastructure damaged in floods
The floods that have struck much of Tasmania are likely to have caused significant damage to Anglers Access infrastructure on northern rivers. Anglers should be aware of erosion, debris and high water. Inland Fisheries staff will be out and about assessing damage over coming weeks and planning repairs over the coming months. Please don’t enter...
Corra Linn - CLOSED
The Corra Linn reserve on the North Esk River has been closed due to flooding until further notice.
Lake Augusta Road Closed
Advice from Tasmania Police is that the road to Lake Augusta and the Nineteen Lagoons is closed due to flood damage. For any further information please contact the Parks and Wildlife Service Great Western Tiers Field Centre on 67012104.
Great fishing at Lake Crescent
Anglers have been reaping the rewards of great fishing conditions at Lake Crescent this season. Inland Fisheries staff and social media posts have reported fantastic condition fish being caught. Fish in the 4-5kg range have been common with reports of bigger fish being caught. Shallow trolling and spinning large with dark hardbodies / soft plastics are...
