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South Riana Dam has become recognised as a boutique fishery in the north west. Since its creation in 2015 the dam has developed in to an excellent regional water with its convenient location just 20 km from Penguin.

Regular stocking with wild brown trout fry by the IFS has underpinned the existing trout population and some natural recruitment. Anglers are taking well-conditioned fish using all methods including bait fishing, lure casting and fly fishing.

Canoes and Kayaks are permitted and can assist anglers to access the northern and western shores of the dam.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 12 September 2019; Hits: 2879

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North Coast

NW calamari closure 2019

The calamari and squid fisheries will be closed to recreational and commercial fishing on Tasmania's north coast from 1 - 31 October 2019 inclusive to protect spawning calamari.

During the closure period, taking or possessing calamari and other squid species is prohibited in the closed area. Squid that has been commercially purchased can be used for bait.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 10 September 2019; Hits: 3911

waterhouse area The first month of the brown trout season has started very well with excellent fishing reports coming from around the state.

In the south, the River Derwent is producing some lovely resident and sea run trout after a high water event in late August. Lure anglers seem to be making the most of this estuary fishing although not much whitebait has been seen. The Tyenna River has also fished well and is always a consistent performer for all forms of fishing at this time of year when water levels permit. Large fish were caught at Rostrevor Lagoon during the opening weeks and this should continue with the rain that is forecast.

On the east coast, Tooms Lake and Lake Leake are very low but should receive and boat anglers must be mindful of submerged logs and stumps. With a large easterly weather pattern hitting the state, these lakes could be the pick of the waters when levels rise. Expect bigger than average fish and plenty of them.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 07 September 2019; Hits: 1596

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curries The IFS recently undertook an in-lake survey at Curries River Reservoir in the states north east. The reservoir is located just off the B82 between George Town and Bridport and was built in the late 1970’s as a domestic water supply for Georgetown.

The IFS have been stocking the reservoir since the 1980’s and it is currently managed as a trophy fishery. In 2019, 400 rainbow trout and 1,175 fin clipped adult brown trout were released. The fin clipped fish were released to form the basis of a population estimate based on recapture numbers and will give us information on growth rates if surveys are conducted at the reservoir in future years.

While the final results from our survey are currently being analysed, results appear to indicate that the existing population of trout is quite low. In total over the two days using 80 traps, 97 brown trout were captured with 83 having fin clips which represents 87 percent. Over both days, 4 rainbow trout were captured. All of the fish were in good condition and the presence of large numbers of galaxiid suggests that trout should put on weight quickly.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 07 September 2019; Hits: 1409

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Hydro Tasmania is holding a community session at Deloraine this week which will give the public an opportunity to meet with Hydro Tasmania representatives and learn more about the Battery of the Nation Project.

Please read the attached PDF

Thanks
David Ikedife
A/Manager Aquatic
BSc. Hons.

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carp eradication

Despite the rugged, cold conditions over the last few weeks, the Carp Management Program is starting to ramp up with gear preparations for the coming carp season. This involved inspecting and repairing the 14 kilometres of barrier net blocking carp spawning sites in the wetlands. Several kilometres of gill net was also repaired, which included both gill nets used in active fishing operations, as well as blocking gill nets to prevent carp from accessing the marshes.

Over the next few weeks, the big fyke nets will be sewn back into the barrier nets. These will be placed in strategic locations to catch any mature carp pushing into the shallows seeking spawning habitat. The secondary spawning protection gill nets will also be set behind the barrier nets.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 27 August 2019; Hits: 1841

In Devonport Magistrates Court on 1 August 2019 Kerry James Davison, of Devonport, appeared on matters relating to the illegal taking of whitebait. Mr Davison was found guilty of exceeding the 2 Kilogram daily bag limit, and exceeding the 10 Kilogram possession limit. Mr Davison was found by our Officers in possession of 37.9 Kilograms of whitebait. He had also taken 6.15 Kilograms from the Forth River in one day.

The charges were laid as a result of a joint Inland Fisheries, Parks and Wildlife and Tasmania Police Operation conducted in November 2017.

Mr Davison was convicted on both charges and was fined $4929, along with $85.86 in Court costs. During sentencing, the Magistrate referred to Mr Davison’s actions as a serious matter. The Magistrate also said that people needed to fish within the regulations for the fishery to remain sustainable. The Magistrates also acknowledged that the verdict was intended to provide a general deterrence to those who would also consider breaking the laws relating to the taking and possession of whitebait.

Whitebait regulations are in place for a reason. The fishery is fragile because of over fishing between the 1940’s and 1960’s. Illegal fishing for whitebait puts this fishery at risk for everybody who enjoys this activity.

If you witness illegal fishing, or anything suspicious at our inland waters please let us know. You can call 0438 338 530 or 1300 INFISH (1300 463 474). You can email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 10 August 2019; Hits: 2401

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tagged trout We tag for a number of reasons:

1) to estimate the number of fish in a water (usually a lake)
2) to work out how much a fish has grown
3) or to track fish movements.
Anglers can help in all these areas. Here is a quick guide on what you can do if you catch a tagged fish.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 02 August 2019; Hits: 1474

Trout Stocking 2019

Here is a link to a pdf for Trout Stocking for 2019

Date	Stocked	Quantity		Size		Area
5/06/2019	Big Waterhouse Lake	200	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
1/06/2019	Big Waterhouse Lake	400	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
5/06/2019	Blackmans Lagoon	100	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
30/05/2019	Blackmans Lagoon	400	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
10/05/2019	Blackmans Lagoon	250	Brown Trout	850	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
9/05/2019	Blackmans Lagoon	250	Brown Trout	850	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
7/06/2019	Bradys Lake	2100	Brown Trout	500	Diploid	River Derwent Trap @ Lake King William	Wild
16/05/2019	Bradys Lake	309	Brown Trout	500	Diploid	River Derwent Trap @ Lake King William	Wild
14/05/2019	Bradys Lake	750	Brown Trout	500	Diploid	River Derwent Trap @ Lake King William	Wild
7/05/2019	Bradys Lake	250	Brown Trout	600	Diploid	River Derwent Trap @ Lake King William	Wild
5/06/2019	Briseis Hole (Derby Mine Hole)	100	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
30/05/2019	Briseis Hole (Derby Mine Hole)	400	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
13/06/2019	Bruisers Lagoon	50	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Liawenee Canal, Yingina/Great Lake	Wild
23/05/2019	Brushy Lagoon	1500	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
18/04/2019	Brushy Lagoon	1050	Brown Trout	900	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
17/04/2019	Brushy Lagoon	125	Brown Trout	900	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
13/06/2019	Camerons Lagoon	50	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Liawenee Canal, Yingina/Great Lake	Wild
18/05/2019	Carter Lakes	200	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
30/05/2019	Craigbourne Dam	1500	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
17/04/2019	Craigbourne Dam	250	Brown Trout	900	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
5/04/2019	Craigbourne Dam	91	Atlantic Salmon	10000	Diploid	Hac - New Norfolk	Domestic
29/05/2019	Curries River Reservoir	400	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
8/05/2019	Curries River Reservoir	1175	Brown Trout	850	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
28/05/2019	Dee Lagoon	1000	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
26/06/2019	Four Springs Lake	250	Brown Trout	660	Diploid	Sandbanks Creek, Yingina/Great Lake	Wild
26/06/2019	Four Springs Lake	1052	Brown Trout	550	Diploid	River Derwent Trap @ Lake King William	Wild
26/06/2019	Four Springs Lake	100	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Liawenee Canal, Yingina/Great Lake	Wild
3/06/2019	Four Springs Lake	629	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
3/06/2019	Four Springs Lake	200	Brown Trout	700	Diploid	Sandbanks Trap	Wild
27/05/2019	Four Springs Lake	1500	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
20/05/2019	Four Springs Lake	888	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
20/05/2019	Four Springs Lake	170	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Sandbanks Trap	Wild
17/05/2019	Four Springs Lake	250	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Sandbanks Trap	Wild
15/05/2019	Four Springs Lake	250	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Sandbanks Trap	Wild
13/05/2019	Four Springs Lake	251	Brown Trout	850	Diploid	Sandbanks Trap	Wild
12/06/2019	Lake Binney	272	Brown Trout	550	Diploid	River Derwent Trap @ Lake King William	Wild
7/06/2019	Lake Binney	250	Brown Trout	500	Diploid	River Derwent Trap @ Lake King William	Wild
21/05/2019	Lake Binney	1978	Brown Trout	500	Diploid	River Derwent Trap @ Lake King William	Wild
16/05/2019	Lake Binney	250	Brown Trout	500	Diploid	River Derwent Trap @ Lake King William	Wild
28/04/2019	Lake Binney	139	Brown Trout	500	Diploid	River Derwent Trap @ Lake King William	Wild
23/05/2019	Lake Botsford	200	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
17/04/2019	Lake Crescent	250	Brown Trout	900	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
12/04/2019	Lake Crescent	500	Brown Trout	850	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
10/04/2019	Lake Crescent	250	Brown Trout	850	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
30/05/2019	Lake Dulverton	200	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
24/05/2019	Lake Duncan	30	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Sandbanks Trap	Wild
23/05/2019	Lake Kara	524	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
22/05/2019	Lake Leake	2013	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
30/04/2019	Lake Leake	1050	Brown Trout	850	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
24/05/2019	Lake Lynch	30	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Sandbanks Trap	Wild
20/06/2019	Lake Paget	50	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Liawenee Canal, Yingina/Great Lake	Wild
21/06/2019	Penstock Lagoon	5	Brown Trout	1100	Diploid	Tumbledown Creek, Arthurs Lake	Wild
28/05/2019	Penstock Lagoon	1500	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
30/04/2019	Penstock Lagoon	125	Brown Trout	850	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
27/04/2019	Penstock Lagoon	250	Brown Trout	850	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
26/04/2019	Penstock Lagoon	750	Brown Trout	850	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
24/04/2019	Penstock Lagoon	754	Brown Trout	850	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
23/04/2019	Penstock Lagoon	1003	Brown Trout	900	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
19/04/2019	Penstock Lagoon	135	Brown Trout	600	Diploid	River Derwent Trap @ Lake King William	Wild
19/06/2019	Pet Reservoir	250	Brown Trout	800	Diploid	Liawenee Canal, Yingina/Great Lake	Wild
19/06/2019	Pet Reservoir	750	Brown Trout	550	Diploid	River Derwent. Lake King William	Wild
27/05/2019	Pet Reservoir	500	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
29/05/2019	Pioneer Lake	400	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
17/06/2019	Rocky Lagoon	100	Brown Trout	700	Diploid	Sandbanks Creek, Yingina/Great Lake	Wild
29/05/2019	Tooms Lake	1500	Rainbow Trout	500	Triploid	Hac - Millybrook	Domestic
13/05/2019	Tooms Lake	1100	Brown Trout	850	Diploid	Liawenee Canal	Wild
12/06/2019	Tungatinah Lagoon	750	Brown Trout	550	Diploid	River Derwent Trap @ Lake King William	Wild

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 30 June 2019; Hits: 2891

Abalone proposed rule changes

Amendments to the Abalone Management Plan have been released for consultation. The primary aim of these changes is to address risks of localised depletion and improve fish handling practices in the non-commercial fishery (recreational and Aboriginal). Some amendments such as compliance and handling also apply to the commercial fishery.

The main changes proposed include:

· Reducing the recreational bag limit from 10 to 5 abalone per day;

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 29 June 2019; Hits: 2073

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