December 2023 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive
Saving the endangered Swan galaxias
The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) has been working with NRM South, the CSIRO and the University of Tasmania, on a significant conservation project to ensure the long-term survival of the freshwater fish, the Swan galaxias (Galaxias fontanus). The Swan galaxias is; classified as endangered under Commonwealth and State threatened species legislation, identified as one of Australia’s...
Inland Fisheries Service collaborates with University of Kentucky lamprey scientist.
Dr. Jeramiah Smith, a professor from the University of Kentucky travelled to Tasmania in late October to collect samples from pouched lamprey (Geotria australis) that will be used to sequence the genome of this unique species. He also conducted field surveys in collaboration with Inland Fisheries Service officers, in search of lamprey nesting sites in...
Upgrade works at Lake Mackenzie
Hydro Tasmania are undertaking some upgrade works at Mackenzie Dam from next week. The planned work will have no impact on the lake or boat ramp; however, we are planning on upgrading the car parks and carrying out some other minor civil works including making the area more accessible for people with disabilities. There will...
BE AWARE - Penstock Lagoon Fish Survey
From Monday 11 December to Wednesday 13 December 2023, the Inland Fisheries Service are planning to do a fish survey at Penstock Lagoon. This will involve the setting of a significant number of box traps, mostly around the shoreline. Anglers are asked to be mindful of this work and consider fishing at other locations. We...
Huntsman Lake jetty construction
Construction of the Huntsman Lake jetty is scheduled to begin on 7th December 2023. Work will continue periodically over summer as the lake level falls. Anglers and other ramp users can expect minor delays when launching boats however the ramp will not be closed for any significant periods during construction.
