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brushy salmon stocking 2021 We released Atlantic salmon into Brushy Lagoon today, approximately 170 at an average of 1.2kg. These fish were an opportunistic donation by Huon Aquaculture. Happy fishing all!

Source: Brushy Lagoon Stocking (ifs.tas.gov.au)

brushy salmon stocking 2021

The IFS released Atlantic Salmon into Brushy Lagoon

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Parent Category: Articles; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 17 April 2021; Hits: 1313

Information for suitable applicants who have an interest in the Fisheries Community Engagement area.

Applications close soon!

The Leader Fisheries Engagement is based in Launceston at 0.8 to 1.0 FTE.

Leader Fisheries Engagement

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Parent Category: Articles; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 15 April 2021; Hits: 1024

Improved western
access to Pet Reservoir

Pet Reservoir now has improved access for older and mobility impaired anglers.

Works have been completed to improve the parking area close to the existing access on the western side of the dam, the path to the edge of the dam and widen pedestrian access.

The reservoir is home to a healthy population of brown and rainbow trout.

Source: https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/2021/apr/01/pet-reservoir-access-improved

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Tasmanian Irrigation wishes to advise that Craigbourne Dam in Tasmania’s South East is closed to the public. The dam is closed to fishing and recreational activities as a precaution due to the detection of naturally occurring blue-green algae.

Tasmanian Irrigation is continuing to monitor the dam on a weekly basis and will advise the public when Craigbourne Dam is available for recreational use. There is currently no impact on irrigation as a result of the dam closure.

Tasmanian Irrigation thanks the public for its patience during the closure.

Source: Blue-Green Algae Advisory for Craigbourne Dam (ifs.tas.gov.au)

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Parent Category: Articles; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 20 March 2021; Hits: 908

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Needing only ten more trout to reach my 300th trout for the 2020/21 trout season and with the larger rivers still running high after 47mms of rain three days ago I had no option but to head back to my favourite tannin waters. The weather was fine, no wind to worry about plus I had an earlier start to the day than I normally do, I was in the water by 8:20 am. At this time of the year the sun rises much later than last month and lower in the sky in the morning to what it was last month. Not that it mattered all that much as the area I'm fishing has a lot of dense foliage on both sides of the stream.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Parent Category: Articles; Category: Trout Fishing; Published: 17 March 2021; Hits: 1638

Women in fishing events

To mark International Women's Day, free fishing clinics for women and girls are being held in Hobart and St Helens.

If you'd like to try fishing, or to brush up your skills, come along to one of the clinics where you'll get tips from experienced volunteers and female mentors. We'll have gear available or bring your own rod. Learn how to rig it, cast your line and handle a fish when you catch one.

There are giveaways at both events including rods and fishing caps. Please pre-register by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can register at the event, but numbers may be limited.

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IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies

Source: IFS staff clean up fishing sites

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Cramps Bay Pontoon

Marine And Safety Tasmania (MAST), in conjunction with Hydro Tasmania, have completed installation of a cable pontoon at Cramps Bay, yingina / Great Lake. Located at the north eastern end of the lake the pontoon provides added convenience for day trips from the Launceston area and for local shack owners. The installation was the result of a successful funding application submitted to MAST by Cramps Bay boaters. The pontoon compliments existing facilities at Swan Bay and Brandum Bay. The Inland Fisheries Service congratulates MAST and Hydro Tasmania on completion of another significant project. A great example of your boating registration fees at work.

Source: Pontoon installed at Cramps Bay (ifs.tas.gov.au)

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2021 02 22 Beautiful upper Mersey River rainbow Rain,hail and cool conditions were forecast today, after having a 11:15 am doctor's appointment it was a late start to the day for my planned spin session in the upper Mersey River. On the way to the river there was quite a lot of weather moving in, very low dark rain clouds weren't all that far off from where I was heading. When I got to the river there was already someone in it fishing their way upstream so I headed to another stretch of river a couple of kilometres further upstream, a stretch of water I haven't fished for around 5 years. No sooner had I arrived (12:50 pm) I only had time to put on the wading gear when heavy rain & light hail arrived, all I could do was sit in the car and wait for it to pass. After a twenty minute wait it had passed and I was out of the car heading down to the river.

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Some of the rubbish collected as part of Clean up Australia Day from Lake Sorell


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