EDITION 4 Protect our Waters Recreational anglers have a responsibility to look after Mersey River fisheries resources for the benefit of the environment and future generations. • Do not bring live or dead fish, fish products, animals Anglers or aquatic plants into Tasmania. • Do not bring any used fishing gear or any other Access freshwater recreational equipment that may be damp, wet or contain water into Tasmania. Check, clean and dry your fishing equipment before REGION: NORTH WEST entering Tasmania. • Do not transfer any freshwater fish, frogs, tadpoles, invertebrates or plants between inland waters. • Check your boat, trailer, waders and fishing gear for weed and other pests that should not be transferred before moving between waters. • Do not use willow (which is a plant pest) as a rod support as it has the ability to propagate from a cutting.

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Getting There Angling Notes Angling Regulations The Mersey River rises on the Central Plateau south of Like many Tasmanian rivers, the Mersey boasts deep, To fish in any open public inland water in Tasmania Lake Rowallan and enters Bass Strait at Devonport. This slow-flowing pools and shallow fast sections of water you must hold a current Inland Angling Licence unless brochure refers to a 55 km stretch of the river from Lake that produce good quality trout. Locals prefer to fish the you are under 14 years of age. A summary of the Parangana to Latrobe. Anglers may access the river at more challenging fast water sections which are reliably regulations are contained within the Tasmanian Inland various locations, including Mersey Forest Road, Olivers productive areas for brown and rainbow trout. Fishing Code. Road, Liena, Union Bridge, Dynans Bridge, Kimberley, Merseylea, Warrawee Conservation Area and Latrobe. Favoured methods include bait fishing (where permitted); Method Season lure casting with blade spinners, hard bodied lures and Dowstream of Lake Rowallan to soft plastics; and fly fishing the prolific hatches of duns, Background Fly fishing the Seaward Limit: caenids and caddis during spring and summer. Sea run From the first Saturday in August to The Mersey River is one of the best river fisheries in trout are a feature in spring, particularly around Latrobe the Sunday nearest the 30th April. Tasmania. Anglers will particularly enjoy fishing the and the estuary. Upstream of Lake Rowallan: fastwater sections downstream from Lake Parangana Artificial lures From the Saturday nearest to the to Dynans Bridge, the rural flats at Kimberley and The Mersey River offers easy access combined with the 1st October to the Sunday nearest Merseylea and the estuary at Latrobe. convenience of ample parking. Sit back, relax, and drift a Bait fishing * the 31st May. lightly-weighted worm or grasshopper down the river’s While brown trout are dominant, rainbow trout are deep pools. Actively fish the long stretches of river that common in the middle reaches, and sea run trout are are wadeable with fly or lure. Here the trout average *Bait fishing is not permitted within National Parks. a feature at Latrobe and the estuary. At Croesus Cave around 400 g, with some specimens over 1 kg, providing Note: The use of fish and fish products as bait is (Olivers Road), the river flows through the pristine Mole excellent sport on light tackle, especially in fast water. prohibited in all inland waters other than sections of Creek Karst National Park for a distance of around 2 km. rivers subject to tidal movement. Bait fishing is not permitted within National Parks. A valid Care should be taken when wading in most sections of pass is required for entry to Tasmania’s National Parks and the river due to slippery, round rocks covering the river Bag and Size Limits: must be displayed on vehicles and boats. Park Passes are bed. available for purchase from the Mole Creek Visitors Centre. Species Minimum size Bag limit Brown trout, 220 mm 5* Recreational Fishery Management Access Rules Rainbow trout River blackfish 220 mm 12 The Mersey River is managed as a wild trout fishery. The Foot Access for anglers has been provided by the Mersey River is also managed as a recreational whitebait goodwill of landowners and is a privilege not a right. *Total daily bag limit of 5 fish is for both species combined. fishery. Separate rules and regulations apply to whitebait- If access is not specifically identified then you must check the IFS website for details. ask for permission or you may be trespassing which is a criminal offence. Please respect private property and abide by the access rules and code of conduct to Seaward Limit Code of Conduct ensure the continued use of these areas. Inland angling regulations and licensing requirements apply upstream from the Seaward Limit on the Mersey • Be aware of and comply with fishing regulations. • Do not stray into paddocks or trample crops River (A straight line running from the junction of the • Respect the rights of other anglers and users. • Avoid disturbing stock B19 Road and C146 Tarleton Road on the Western • Protect the environment. • Do not climb on fences shore to the boat ramp on the Eastern shore of the river. • Carefully return undersized, protected or unwanted • Leave gates as you find them catch back to the water. • Report any unusual fish captures or algal sightings • Fish species and other organisms must not be to the Inland Fisheries Service Native Fish Management relocated or transferred into other water bodies. • Report illegal activities to Bushwatch 1800 333 000 Australian grayling and giant freshwater lobster are present in the Mersey River and are wholly protected species. River blackfish are also present. To Devonport To Devonport Spreyton

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