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Huon River AccessIFS and AAT have been implementing the Anglers Access projects on the Macquarie (above) and Huon (left) rivers during 2009.

The projects have involved negotiations with private and public landowners, completion of access agreements, riparian works including willow removal and installation of stiles, fences, water troughs and signs.

With all the ‘on the ground’ work now essentially completed the final stage has been the development of the Anglers Access brochures for distribution in both hard copy from major tackle shops and via the IFS, Fishing Tasmania and AAT websites.

The brochures are now available and will be distributed to tackle shops. Alternatively you can contact the IFS on 1300 463 474 or email infish@ifs.tas.gov.au and we will send you a copy.

The Huon brochure identifies access points between the seaward limit at Castle Forbes Bay to the Huon Track upstream from the Tahune Airwalk.

The Macquarie brochure focuses on the area between Longford and Ross and includes a section of the Lake River.

Anglers are reminded that these projects would not have been possible without the cooperation of private landowners and that the basic principle of Anglers Access is: ‘Access is a privilege not a right – if in doubt ask.

Anglers must observe the access signs and where access is not specifically identified assume that they must seek permission from the landowner.

Download the new Macquarie River Brochure. [PDF - 1.7Mb]

Download the new Huon River Brochure [PDF - 1.6Mb]

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<strong>Before</strong>

Before

Anglers Alliance Tasmania and Inland Fisheries Service are implementing the Anglers Access project on the Macquarie River.

<strong>After</strong>

After

At Brickendon an extensive willow removal program and replanting with natives along with riparian fencing, off stream stock watering and installation of fence stiles will not only improve safe access for anglers but assist the landowner by mitigating flood damage caused by willows restricting river flows, potential loss of stock and protection of fences.

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