IF YOU notice an increase in boats and angler activity on the Derwent River this weekend that's because the New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association is hosting one of the biggest trout fishing competitions of the year, the Derwent River Interclub Challenge.

It's been a mixed bag in regards to trout fishing reports recently but I expect that to improve with an increase in warmer temperatures this week.

Details and drawings of a brand-new playground for New Norfolk have emerged, introducing state-of-the-art equipment and facilities previously unseen in the Derwent Valley.