Access: Leven River

Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) and Anglers Alliance Tasmania (AAT) have completed the Anglers Access project on the River Leven.

This project is building on the success of similar projects completed on Brumbys Creek, Macquarie River and the Huon River and is proposed for other rivers including the Derwent, Tyenna and Meander rivers.

The project has focussed on providing access to the various stretches of the Leven that typify the diversity of this renowned fishery including:

1. The tidal section particularly along Lobster Creek Road from Allison Bridge (Golf course) to the Pump house
2. Dial Ranges that provides access to the river within State Forest and offers a day walk fishing experience
3. The renowned Gunns Plains area that focuses on easy wading over riffled runs and pools and
4. The Loongana area that offers the opportunity to capture a wild rainbow trout amidst stunning scenery

Stiles, signs and other infrastructure such as pedestrian bridges, steps, gates and electric fence insulators have been installed to provide improved information, amenity and access for anglers.

The IFS/AAT project has focussed on developing and identifying access to locations where there is scope for shore based angling or wading.

These locations are identified on the access brochure.

Significant funding has been provided from the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry Recreational Fisheries Community Grants Program however the project would not have been possible without the cooperation and assistance of numerous private landowners, Central Coast Council, Mersey NRM Services and Forestry Tasmania.

Negotiations continue to further improve access – updates will be provided on the IFS website as they occur.

For further information on Anglers Access contact the Project Manager, Neil Morrow on 0438279421