Sea-run trout fishing this year got off to a cracking start in most areas, with the majority of anglers employing nearly every trout fishing technique to secure fish in local estuaries statewide.
Even those anglers fishing the "off-season" lower down in our estuaries for sea-trout commented on the number of fish moving in early August.
Paloona is the one I would really like to see happen. There is no public access at the moment, and the water is actually for boating. It would take fishing pressure and conflict with skiers away from Barrington, which is the next water up in this scheme.
Many others are important, but this would be a huge benefit to NW coast.
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The IFS has removed two large stumps that were a hazard to navigation at the current lake levels from the Swan Bay boat ramp, Great Lake...
Spillway barrier net installed at Four Springs Lake
There have been concerns voiced by anglers for many years of the loss of trout over the spillway at Four Springs Lake. While a spillway screen could prevent such losses it would also bring with it maintenance issues, as debris build up would likely compromise the efficiency of the spillway....
There are public health warnings in place for the eating of wild shellfish and rock lobster in the Huon and Lower D’Entrecasteaux areas and on the East Coast. For up-to-date information about public health alerts relating to this event, refer to the Director of Public Health's current Public Health warnings or phone the Department of Health and Human Services hotline on 1800 671 738.
Community Fishing Forums
Community Fishing Forums are being held in the north and north west of the State next week. The dates are St Helens - 18 March, Launceston - 19 March and Devonport - 20 March. More details on the attached flyer.
Come along to hear talks on Tasmania's recreational and commercial fisheries, participate in panel discussions and enjoy fishing gear demonstrations, responsible fishing advice and a barbeque with Fishcare.
All the latest news for the 2012-13 sea fishing season from the Recreational Fisheries Section of DPIPWE.
Community Fishing Forums Community Fishing Forums are being held in the north and north west of the State next week. The dates are St Helens - 18 March, Launceston - 19 March and Devonport - 20 March. More details on the attached flyer. Come along to hear talks on Tasmania's recreational and commercial fisheries, participate in panel discussions and enjoy fishing gear demonstrations, responsible fishing advice and a barbeque with Fishcare.
Community Fishing ForumsPlease feel free to distribute the attached flyer for Community Fishing Forums being held in the Northern part of the state in March. The concept is being trialled and if there is sufficient interest we will conduct similar forums in the South at a later date.
MAST on FacebookThis just a quick message to let you know MAST has hit the year running and we are now on FACEBOOK
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