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Lake Lynch has been closed - as quoted from the IFS website -

A small artificial waterbody in the Central Highlands will be closed for a period of time to allow the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) to manage an established population of the introduced pest.

http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/media-release-notice-of-closure-of-lake-lynch-in-the-central-highlands and in the news:
http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/4539246/lake-closed-to-remove-introduced-yabbies/?cs=5312

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 20 March 2017; Hits: 4843

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NRM South and the Derwent Estuary Program have joined forces to initiate the development of a ‘River Derwent Plan’, which will examine security and improvement of water resources in the Derwent Catchment.

We are seeking your input. What do you value most about the Derwent River and its tributaries? What are your concerns for water quality and water security now and into the future ? What actions are needed to manage this waterway? Please join us to share your thoughts:

16 January 2017

The library in Charles St, New Norfolk, 7.00 —9.00 pm, includes refreshments

RSVP 13 January to 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 January 2017; Hits: 4200

Seasons Greetings. The Wild Fisheries Management Branch wish fishers a safe and happy holiday period. Keep safe and check the weather before heading out. Happy Fishing !

Information published from : http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/sea-fishing-aquaculture/

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 20 December 2016; Hits: 4056

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rock lobster 2016 12 09 Article sourced from http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/sea-fishing-aquaculture/sustainable-fisheries-management/Biotoxin-Fishery-Events

Maria Island Zone (Wineglass Bay to Marion Bay)
Monitoring of PST levels in rock lobster samples taken from the Maria Island Zone have returned results that will enable the rock lobster fishery in this zone to open on Sunday, 11 December 2016.
Pots may be set in the Maria Island Zone area from 13:00 hours (i.e. 1pm) on Saturday 10 December 2016, however pots cannot be hauled or lobster taken until Sunday 00:01 hours (i.e. Sunday morning).

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 09 December 2016; Hits: 4585

Furneaux Zone (Banks Strait north of a line 40° 39’ 18” S)

Monitoring of PST levels in rock lobsters taken from Flinders Island have returned results that will enable the recreational rock lobster fishery in this zone to open from 00:01 hours Wednesday 23 November 2016. Please note that pots and rings must not be set prior to this time.
As advised on 15 November 2016, the Maria Island Zone remains closed pending further testing/results.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 22 November 2016; Hits: 4270

This article appeared in The Advocate
http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/4294314/mersey-pest-fish-alert/?cs=5312

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 16 November 2016; Hits: 3479

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Monitoring of PST levels in rock lobsters and mussel sentinel samples taken from the Central East Coast zone have returned results that will enable the recreational rock lobster fishery in this zone to open as scheduled on Saturday 19 November.

Pots may be set in the open areas from 13:00 hours (i.e. 1 pm) on Friday 18 November 2016, however pots cannot be hauled or lobster taken until Saturday 00:01 hours (i.e. Saturday morning).

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 16 November 2016; Hits: 4266

The zones that will open as scheduled on Saturday, 19 November are (see map below):

Storm Bay/Bruny Zone (Whale Head to Tasman Island);
Lower East Coast Zone (Tasman Island to Marion Bay);
Upper East Coast Zone (Picaninny/Wardlaws Point to Eddystone Point); and
North East Zone (Eddystone Point to Banks Strait).

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 15 November 2016; Hits: 4091

Western Region Opening

The recreational rock lobster season in the Western Region (waters west of Point Sorell around to Whale Head) opens this Saturday, 5 November. Fishers can set their pots from 1pm this Friday, then pull them after midnight when the season is officially open.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 04 November 2016; Hits: 4456

The pest fish species, Redfin perch are present in the Mersey River

To work out how widely Redfin are spread in the Mersey River, its inflowing creeks and farm dams we need YOUR help.

: Written by Stephen Smith - Rubicon Web and Technology Training; Category: IFS, DPIPWE, MAST and Peak Bodies; Published: 03 November 2016; Hits: 5424

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Seasons Greetings. The Wild Fisheries Management Branch wish fishers a safe and happy holiday period. Keep safe and check the weather before heading out. Happy Fishing !

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