Scott McDonald
The first Atlantic salmon eggs used to begin Tasmania's Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry were introduced into Tasmania in 1984. From these humble beginnings a valuable Tasmanian industry has evolved with a worldwide reputation for having a premium disease free product. This industry provides a spin off to all anglers in the form of regular escapes of salmon from the farms.
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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