Latest stories from the IFS website since November 2013, from oldest to latest.

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Little Pine Lagoon Lakeside Reserve upgrade

Inland Fisheries Service has assisted Parks and Wildlife Service to install new reserve signage at Little Pine Lagoon. The signs are in the new Parks blue and white colour palette and replace the ...

 

 

Blue-green algae (non-toxic) bloom at Craigbourne Dam

Tasmanian Irrigation conducts regular water quality monitoring at Craigbourne Dam. Last week (end of October 2013) the results of testing showed there was a bloom of blue-green algae at the dam. The ...

 

2013 Release of the TASMAP Highland Lakes Map and Angling Notes

The Central Highlands of Tasmania are a rugged area with impressive scenery and world class trout fishing in the thousands of lakes and tarns. The TASMAP Highland Lakes Map covers most of the ...

 

Lake Augusta Dam Road improvements

Hydro Tasmania have recently repaired potholes and laid new gravel on the Lake Augusta Dam road. This has improved the road for the upcoming summer season of fishing in the Western Lakes area. All ...

 

New all level pontoon for Swan Bay boat ramp

Marine and Safety Tasmania has just installed a new pontoon at Great Lake's Swan Bay. This runs down the middle of the double width ramp and can be moved up and down the ramp as lake levels change. ...

 

Access assured to western shore of Great Lake with installation of cattle grids

The installation of the grids, fencing together with access signage are fulfilling an access agreement between the new landholder of the area Mr. Peter Downie and the IFS to maintain access. During ...

 

Navigation lights installation commences.

The installation of navigation lights at 30 of the most popular boat ramps at lakes around Tasmania has commenced with installation complete at Four Springs Lake. The lights are a solar powered ...

 

Installation of Navigation Lights continues

The installation of navigation lights continues with installation complete at Lake Barrington (Wilmot, Weeks Reach and Kentish Park boat ramps), Dee Lagoon (Spillway Bay), Lake Echo (Dam wall) and ...

 

Preliminary trials testing the feasibility of long lines as a method to assist in carp eradication

European carp (Cyprinus carpio) were targeted in suburban Melbourne lakes using rod and line, as a preliminary test for determining the most effective hook type, size, and bait for catching carp ...

 

Craigbourne Dam closed over Christmas

Tasmanian Irrigation advises that Craigbourne Dam in Tasmania's South East will remain closed over the Christmas period due to the presence of an algal bloom. TI has continued weekly monitoring of ...

 

Dee Lagoon Spillway Bay boat ramp maintenance

Maintenance work has commenced on the Spillway Bay boat ramp at Dee Lagoon. Funded by Marine and Safety Tasmania and authorised by Hydro Tasmania the work includes removal of submerged logs from the ...

 

IFS completes Bradys Lake Canal Bay boat ramp improvements

In response to representations from local shack owners and Bradys Lake anglers regarding congestion at the Canal Bay boat ramp the IFS has increased the area available for maneuvering vehicles and ...

 

Hydro Tasmania warning to anglers at Arthurs Lake

Hydro Tasmania and Marine and Safety Tasmania urge anglers to exercise caution at Arthurs Lake due to high water levels. Levels in Arthurs Lake are significantly higher than usual, which means power ...

 

Winner of the IFS licence promotion boat package

Greg Morrison of South Spreyton is one very happy angler! His name was drawn by Minister Bryan Green this morning 23 December 2013 as the winner of the $22,000 boat and trailer package offered to ...

 

Arthurs Lake baseline survey 2013

During late September 2013 the IFS conducted a survey of Arthurs Lake's brown trout population. This survey will provide the baseline against which future management activities will be assessed. A .

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