Below are the latest stories from the IFS website (since 22 January 2013) from oldest to latest. Click on the headline to take you to the stories.
Fisheries Compliance - Australia Day Long Weekend
Over the Australia Day Long Weekend Inland Fisheries Officers patrolled many inland waters across the State. The objectives of the patrols were to ensure recreational angler compliance under the ...
Carp management update for the last quarter of 2013
The latest update on the Carp Management program is now available. Find out what has been happening with the efforts at Lake Sorell and trials with new technology and methods. ...
New screens installed at Lake Kara
After the positive response to initial trial stockings of Lake Kara with adult rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon during 2013 IFS committed to replacing the screens at the spillway to prevent fish ...
Craigbourne Dam re-opened for public access and fishing
Tasmanian Irrigation wishes to advise that Craigbourne Dam in Tasmania's South East is now open to the public. The dam had been closed to fishing and recreational activities as a precaution due to ...
Bradys Lake (Whitewater) boat ramp upgrade
Members of the public are advised the above works will commence on Monday 3 March 2014 and should be completed by Monday 31 March 2014 (weather permitting).The nature of the works will necessitate ...
Lake Fergus walking route inspection
IFS staff recently inspected the Little Pine Lagoon to Lake Fergus walking route. Staff completed the return walk in 5.5 hours including checking a number of anglers at both Little Pine and Lake ...
Little Lake track maintenance
Following the rerouting of the Gunns Lake to Little Lake 4wd track in 2013, the IFS, with the assistance of volunteers, has continued to monitor the condition of the track. When conditions ...
Summer carp catches heating up
IFS staff on the Carp Management Program have been making the most of the warm, still conditions presented at Lake Sorell. They have been using a variety of techniques in a bid to remove the ...
IFS participation in Business Clean Up Australia Day
The Inland Fisheries Service participated in Business Clean Up Australia Day on 25 February 2014. Teams of staff worked at Craigbourne Dam and Lake Crescent. At Craigbourne Dam the rubbish removed ...
Extension to Macquarie River Anglers Access
IFS staff have recently extended anglers access upstream from Woolmers Bridge on the Macquarie River. Infrastructure including signage, a new footbridge and numerous stiles provide foot access for ...
Footbridge installed at Lamberts Dam
To improve safety and access for anglers at Lamberts Dam at Railton the IFS has installed a new steel footbridge across the spillway. The new bridge provides easy access for anglers to cross the ...
River electrofishing survey 2014
Last year, 2013, the IFS investigated the status of brown trout populations of the state's rivers. A report on that survey is available on this website. As part of ongoing monitoring of the status of ...
Lighting the way for safety on the water
Hydro Tasmania, Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) and the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) have joined forces to improve safety on the water for anglers. The three organisations have installed ...
Bradys Lake Whitewater boat ramp takes shape
Work has commenced on construction of the new boat ramp at Bradys Lake Whitewater. Funded by Marine And Safety Tasmania (MAST) Recreational Boating Fund and Hydro Tasmania with in-kind support from...
Presentation to National NRM Delegation
A national delegation of Natural Resource Management Groups recently visited Tasmania to look at NRM projects in the state. During the visit, the large group stopped off at the Ramsar site at Lake ...