EDITION 2 Inland Fishing Regulations Apply Protect our Waters Inland angling regulations and licensing requirements Recreational anglers have a responsibility to look after apply upstream from a straight line running from fisheries resources for the benefit of the environment River Derwent Dowsings Point on the western shore to Store Point on and future generations. the eastern shore. • Do not bring live or dead fish, fish products, animals or aquatic plants into Tasmania. Anglers • Do not bring used fishing gear or any other Angling Regulations freshwater recreational equipment that may be Access damp, wet or contain water into Tasmania. Check, To fish for all species upstream of the Bridgewater clean and dry your fishing equipment before Bridge or to take trout or Atlantic salmon downstream entering Tasmania. REGION: SOUTH of the Bridgewater Bridge to a line between Dowsings • Do not transfer any freshwater fish, frogs, tadpoles, Point and Store Point, you must hold a current Inland invertebrates or plants between inland waters. Angling Licence unless you are under 14 years of age. • Check your boat, trailer, waders and fishing gear A summary of the regulations are contained within the for weed and other pests that should not be Tasmanian Inland Fishing Code. transferred before moving between waters. • Do not use willow (which is a plant pest) as a rod Method Season support as it has the ability to propagate from a Upstream of the New cutting. Norfolk Bridge: Fly fishing From the first Saturday in August to the Sunday nearest Artificial lures the 30th April. Report any unusual fish captures or algal sightings Bait fishing Downstream of the New immediately to the Inland Fisheries Service. Norfolk Bridge: Open all year round. Report illegal activities to: Bushwatch 1800 333 000 Bag and Size Limits:
Species Minimum size Bag limit Brown trout, Rainbow trout, 220 mm 5* Atlantic salmon River blackfish 220 mm 12 Bream** 250 mm 10 CONTACT DETAILS * Total daily bag limit of 5 fish is for all species 17 Back River Road, A project funded by the Australian Government combined Recreational Fishing Community Grants Programme New Norfolk, 7140 ** Inland Angling Licence not required to take bream Ph: 1300 INFISH downstream of the Bridgewater Bridge www.ifs.tas.gov.au
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Getting There Plenty River, a tributary of the River Derwent, in 1864 marked on the map include Gretna ,Bushy Park, 3. Downstream from the Bridgewater Bridge. and released into the wild the following year. A wild Rayners Corner, Hayes, Railway Bridge, Windsor Corner, Methods and target areas including shore and boat The River Derwent rises at Lake St. Clair and flows population of brown trout is maintained in the River Bryn Estyn and New Norfolk. Canoe Tasmania grades based angling are similar to the section upstream of south to Hobart. This brochure refers to a 75 km section Derwent and its tributaries through natural recruitment. these sections of the river as 2 (Medium) to 1 (Easy). the Bridgewater Bridge, however marine species and of the river from Gretna to just downstream of the Sea-run trout are a feature with small numbers of Specific advice can be found at: many more bream will be encountered in this area. Sea Bowen Bridge in Hobart’s northern suburbs. rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon present. The estuarine www.paddletasmania.canoe.org.au fisheries regulations apply to marine species. Excellent section of the River Derwent is described as the best access for shore based angling is available throughout black bream fishery in Australia. From a dry fly fishing point of view, evenings are the residential area of Hobart’s northern suburbs. Boat Access Rules terrific when you get caddis hatches (November to ramps are available at Bridgewater, Old Beach, Austins the end of February) and first light until sunrise from Ferry, Montrose Bay and Prince of Wales Bay. Foot access for anglers has been provided by the Recreational Fishery Management November to the end of the season is brilliant to fish goodwill of public and private landowners and is The River Derwent is managed as a wild fishery on Caenids. Grasshoppers often bring the big fish out in a privilege not a right. If access is not specifically Health Warning sustained through natural recruitment. The River late January through to March and mayflies are present identified then you must ask for permission or you Derwent is also managed as a recreational whitebait from November to the end of the season. Black spinner DO NOT EAT ANY BREAM FROM THE RIVER may be trespassing which is a criminal offence. Please fishery. Separate rules and regulations apply to whitebait. feeders can be found on calm days on the inside of big DERWENT respect private property and abide by the access rules Check the IFS website for details. bends in the river. Wet fly fishing with nymphs, fur flies, All fish contain a small amount of mercury - even those and code of conduct to ensure the continued use of yetis and woolly buggers can be effective throughout the from the open ocean. This influences how much you can these areas. Angling Notes season. safely eat. If you eat fish caught in the River Derwent • Do not stray into paddocks or trample crops. downstream from New Norfolk it is best to • Avoid disturbing stock. The River Derwent is best described in three sections. Bait fishing in the slower pools and backwaters and lure avoid eating fish from other sources in the same week. • Do not climb on fences. casting with spoons, bibbed minnows, blade spinners and Fish, including trout, should not be eaten more than • Leave gates as you find them. 1. From Gretna to New Norfolk. soft plastics in the broken water and at the mouths of TWICE a week*. • Do not cut down or deface trees for wattle grubs. Generally deep, fast, difficult to wade and with tributaries is productive. Best colours are as always, green * Some people should further limit their consumption • Report any unusual fish captures or algal sightings overgrown banks this section of the river is challenging and gold and black and red. to ONCE a week. to the Inland Fisheries Service. for shore based angling. River flows can be critical to • Pregnant and breastfeeding women and women • Report illegal activities to Crime stoppers angling opportunities in this section and can affect both 2. From New Norfolk to the Bridgewater Bridge. planning to become pregnant 1800 333 000. wading and canoeing. Flow data is available from Bureau Renowned as a spring fishery the most productive • Children aged six years and younger of Meteorology website at months are from August until November when resident www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood/rain_river.shtml and sea run trout chase migratory whitebait. Late Native Fish Management afternoons, evenings and first light are the best times. Code of Conduct Flows at ‘Derwent Rv at Macquarie Plains’ below 0.9 Opportunities for shore based angling are shown on Australian grayling are present in the River Derwent and m are good with flows at 0.7 m or 0.5 m ideal. Flow at are wholly protected species. River blackfish are also • Be aware of and comply with fishing regulations. the map and good boat launching facilities are located ‘Derwent Rv blw Meadowbank Dam’ can also assist in at New Norfolk and Bridgewater. Anglers should focus present upstream of New Norfolk. • Respect the rights of other anglers and users. predicting flow further downstream. • Protect the environment. on the edges of rips and currents, flooded margins and • Carefully return undersized, protected or unwanted weedbeds and the mouths of gutters that connect the Pest Fish Management When wading it is recommended that anglers wear marshy flats to the river channel. Fly, lure, bait fishing and catch back to the water. Perca fluviatilis a lifejacket and use a wading staff at all times as river trolling are all productive. Trout – resident and sea run, The pest fish, redfin perch ( ) and tench • Fish species and other organisms must not be flows can fluctuate due to power station operations (Tinca tinca) inhabit the Derwent catchment. If either of relocated or transferred into other water bodies. Atlantic salmon and bream may all be encountered. Live at Meadowbank Lake. In any event most fish are taken bait may be used in tidal waters and is a popular method these species are caught, anglers are asked to humanely close to the bank under overhanging vegetation. of fishing in this section. The capture of live bait other kill the captured fish and dispose of appropriately. than whitebait in tidal waters is allowed at certain times. Background Canoeing, drift boats and inflatables Check the details in the Tasmanian Inland Fishing Code. This section provides excellent opportunities for drift The first brown trout introduced to the southern fishing for experienced anglers from suitable craft – hemisphere were hatched at the Salmon Ponds on the inflatables, kayaks and canoes. Entry and exit points Hollow Tree Colebrook
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Dysart Glenora River Derwent B10 N 01 N kilometres 01 N Elderslie kilometres Styx 021 ROAD Bagdad A10 kilometres ELDERSLIE ROAD B61 COLEBROOK ROAD For access beyond ROCKS C184 River Boyer River this point contact FERRY Tynwald BOYER Ellendale David Howell ESPLANADE Park 0409 611 993 GORDON A10 ROAD Y New Boyer ROAD Norfolk Mill RIVER B61 HIGHWA GLENORA RD Macquarie Plains B62 ONSLOWS LYELL Derwent Showground iver ROAD R Bushy Park GLENORA Broadmarsh RIVER DERWENT MARINE B62 Plenty R CONSERVATION AREA C615 Derwent ROAD Plenty A10 Y LYELL HIGHWA Sorell Creek Campania
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Bridgewater Gretna B10 River Please observe Westerway R Bridgewater Gagebrook Tea A10 Bridge Tyenna Derwent N Granton GO A10 RDO Karanja 012345 N kilometres Tree RIVER B61 B32 ROAD Old Pontville Austins Beach NO FIRES NO SHOOTING NO DOGS NO LITTERINGNO CAMPING National Park SEE Ferry UNLESS OTHERWISE Brighton IDENTIFIED ENLARGEMENT 1 New Norfolk Glenora Rosegarland Claremont C184 L Otago Macquarie YELL Inland Angling Licence required for all fishing. C324 Angling season: Open all year round. Plains Risdon LANE Bowen Vale CAUTION: Power Bushy Park Berriedale Bridge WTHORNS Store CA Point station operations at Inland Angling Licence only required if taking B35 B32 C610 SEE ENLARGEMENT 2 trout or Atlantic salmon. Glenorchy Meadowbank Lake may Lutana HIGH Angling season: Open all year round. Dowsings Point cause fluctuations in Recreational sea fisheries regulations apply to WA Moonah marine species. water level downstream Y New Town Tyenna ANGLING DEEP STRONG ELECTRICRayners GLENORA Rose REGULATIONS to NewWATER Norfolk. CURRENTS FENCE Tasman Bay A3 Bridgewater Corner Inland Angling Licence NOT required. Bridge RIVER DERWENT APPLY B10 Recreational sea fisheries regulations apply. MARINE CONSERVATION AREA SEE ENLARGEMENT 4 Warning ROAD Plenty Hobart B62 Hayes A6 Green ROAD Lime Windsor Island Kilns Granton Corner Dromedary AY CATTLE STEEP BANKS SLIPPERY BEWARE A10 SURFACES FALLING TREES Railway Magra A10 HIGHW A ROAD AND LIMBS Bridge Old KALLIST ANGLING DEEP STRONG ELECTRIC REGULATIONS WATER CURRENTS FENCE BROOKE Beach APPLY MAIN ROAD GORDON RIVER ROAD BOYER Bryn SEE ENLARGEMENT 3 Estyn R Boyer YELL L B32 Grasstree C610 Malbina CATTLE STEEP BANKS SLIPPERY BEWARE N New Norfolk HIGHW Hill SURFACES FALLING TREES 012345 SEE ENLARGEMENT 5 AND LIMBS kilometres AY
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