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General Category => News Views & Press Releases => Topic started by: Editor on April 27, 2017, 04:00:46 PM
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Easter inspections
The Easter long weekend saw our Officers patrolling waters far and wide around the state. This included both land based and boat patrols. In all 312 angling inspections were conducted. Weather conditions were ideal all weekend. Wind was minimal and there was a good mixture of sunny and overcast conditions.
Overall, compliance with Inland Fisheries and MAST regulations was fairly good, with only four infringement notices issued. Two were issued for failing to wear PFD’s whilst under power on a boat less than 6 meters. One unlicensed angler was discovered, and one angler was found fishing in a closed water.
Woods Lake was again the standout water, with most anglers taking excellent fish in the 1.5 – 2.5Kg weight range. Green and gold cobra lures worked well, as did small bibbed lures. Good fish were also taken from the Bradys Chain, with all methods proving productive. Lure fishermen on Bronte Lagoon also did well, whilst fly anglers at Penstock Lagoon also took quality fish on wet flies.
Lure fishermen at Laughing Jack Lagoon did exceptionally well, with multiple bag limit catches noted by our Officers. Cobra lures with a bit of yellow on them seemed to be working well. There were very few anglers at this water and it remains one of the most underrated fisheries in the state.
The Salmon that were recently stocked into Craigbourne Dam and Brushy Lagoon were also popular. These are mammoth fish in the 4 to 5 Kg weight bracket, and pleased anglers who were skilled enough to capture them. There are still plenty left at both of these waters.
With so many waters fishing well and the angling season drawing towards a close, why not make the most of the last couple of weeks and plan a final trip. Woods Lake and Laughing Jack Lagoon are very highly recommended at the moment.
Source: Easter inspections (http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au/news/easter-inspections)