Inland Fisheries Service News

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Nov. 14, 2022

Hydro update Gunns Marsh Road

Hydro Tasmania have advised that Gunns Marsh Road is now open to the northern end of Cowpaddock Bay. The road remains closed beyond this point to allow for repairs to be completed to the remainder of the road until further notice.

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James and Darren with their $2000 tagged trout
Nov. 10, 2022

Good vibe catches $2 000 tagged trout

Darren and James had a good day out, drift spinning from a boat, on the eastern side of Brazendale Island at Arthurs Lake. They were using a small vibe lure and caught over 20 brown trout. They kept a handful to eat and were at the boat ramp in the evening twilight cleaning the fish...

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Willow Warriors at work on the Tyenna River
Nov. 8, 2022

Next Willow Warrior meeting on the Tyenna River

Hi Willow Warriors, I’m sorry again about last month and the weather not going to plan. We Will meet at 0930 on Friday the 25th of November at National Park, TAS 7140 As usual, we will have tools/PPE/gloves/Light refreshments, but if you can bring some lunch, clothes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy and...

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Nov. 8, 2022

Laughing Jack Lagoon to be lowered for works

The water level at Laughing Jack Lagoon will be gradually lowered from mid-November to prepare for works on the cofferdam outlet between January and March 2023. This project is part of our ongoing dam maintenance program which ensures the ongoing safe and efficient generation of renewable energy in Tasmania. While the lagoon does typically fluctuate...

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Kade with his $2 000 tagged trout from Lake Mackintosh
Nov. 7, 2022

Hot fishing session includes $2 000 tagged trout

A 4:30am start from Devonport has resulted in another $2 000 tagged trout being caught from Lake Mackintosh. This is the third from Lake Mackintosh this season and brings the total caught so far for the 2022-23 Tasmanian Tagged Trout Promotion to ten. Kade and his two mates planned the early morning start to Lake Mackintosh...