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Tooms Lake is a rural locality and a lake in the local government areas (LGA) of Northern Midlands, Southern Midlands, and Glamorgan-Spring Bay in the Central and South-east LGA regions of Tasmania. The locality is about 47 kilometres (29 mi) north of the town of Triabunna. The 2016 census has a population of nil for the state suburb of Tooms ...
In 1803, Pitt Water became one of the earliest areas of European settlement in Tasmania when Lieutenant John Bowen established a short-lived settlement at nearby Risdon Cove. By the mid-19th century, the area had developed into a hub for farming and fishing, with its fertile soils supporting agricultural activities, particularly cropping and ...
It is here that the Little Swanport River meets the sea and land use is more diverse with large coastal grazing properties, residential/holiday settlements, tourist accommodation, and olive and oyster farming enterprises. The mouth of the Little Swanport River (estuary) is a popular spot for recreational fishing and other seaside holiday ...
The Mersey River is renowned for trout fishing, offering opportunities to catch brown and rainbow trout. [10] Recreational activities along the river include whitewater rafting, kayaking, and water skiing. The river hosts events such as the annual Devonport Regatta, which features boat racing, swimming, and woodchopping competitions.
Great Oyster Bay on the Freycinet Peninsula. Prior to European settlement the area was occupied by Tasmanian Aborigines.From autumn through winter various bands of the Oyster Bay Tribe congregated around the coastal areas to harvest shellfish and marine vegetables until the end of July, when swans and ducks arrived in the lagoons and riverine areas to lay their eggs and raise their young.
Clarence Point is a locality in northern Tasmania about 3 kilometres (2 mi) southwest of George Town across the Tamar River. Most of its population is settled along the riverbank. Clarence Point is also the name of the regional area that includes the village, which is part of the West Tamar Municipal Area. [2]
The area has been a popular fishing destination for locals and a holiday destination for miners from both Queenstown and Zeehan. Similar in most respects is the nearby beach and fishing area of Trial Harbour. There are no shops or facilities. Swimming, camping, fishing, sea, bush walking, four-wheel drive or all-terrain vehicle area. [8]
Only the nature reserve or national park class have either restricted fishing or no take zones. [13] [14] Of the approximately 135,000 hectares (330,000 acres) of marine protected areas, about 48,000 hectares (120,000 acres) is restricted fishing or no take, Macquarie Island (~75,000 ha (190,000 acres)) is a wholly no-take zone. [10]