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Southern FADs season launch with new tech!

This summers’ FAD's season is here, with 30 devices going in between Steep Point and Albany by the end of November and new cutting edge sonar tech included for first time in Australia!

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Areas under threat from no-fishing zones 

Recfishwest's work has not stopped to protect fishing access in areas highly valued by the local community in the proposed South Coast Marine Parks 

Tackling shark bite-offs 

Read Recfishwest's position on what needs to be done to address shark depredation and what you can do yo avoid shark bite-offs on the water.

Esperance Jetty survey 

Tell us why you love fishing at Esperance Jetty for the chance to win one of three $100 tackle vouchers!

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October 31, 2024

Exmouth fishing competition captures highlights King Reef’s rich marine biodiversity

Anglers got to sample Exmouth Gulf’s crowning glory as part of Exmouth Game Fishing Club’s (EGFC’s) ‘King of the Reef ‘competition, which saw a total of 20 different species caught at King Reef artificial reef…

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October 24, 2024

New FADs season launched: 30 devices with some cutting-edge tech

Recfishwest is excited to announce the launch of this summer’s new Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) season, with 30 devices being deployed across the southern half of WA in the coming weeks.   This year’s rollout…

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October 22, 2024

Footy legend Jako’s super snapper footage highlights Cockburn Sound’s unique value

Former AFL legend and passionate angler Glen Jakovich shared this fantastic footage with Recfishwest of a pink snapper spawning aggregation in Cockburn Sound. “We drove a bit closer and I could see the pink fins…

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October 16, 2024

Dampier’s Accenture Mackerel 5000

Recfishwest’s Sam Russell and Levi DeBoni recently attended Dampier’s Accenture Mackerel 5000 competition – here Levi reflects on the trip and the community’s strong passion for fishing they both encountered there…

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October 15, 2024

Nominations open for the Recfishwest Board

Are you passionate about the future of fishing in Western Australia? Do you believe in the importance of sustainable fisheries, environmental stewardship and community engagement? Recfishwest is seeking dedicated…

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October 02, 2024

Women take the wheel through community grant subsidized skippers’ ticket course

A group of ladies will now be able to take the wheel at the helm of their vessels having qualified for their skipper’s tickets through a dedicated women’s course initiated by Cockburn Power Boats  (CPB) with the…

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July 14, 2021

Scott’s Spots

Interested in some new fishing spots? Check out some of Scott’s favourite places to fish!

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July 14, 2021

Scott’s Species

Check out all past Scott’s Species articles to learn how to catch many different sensational fish!

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July 14, 2021

Freshwater stocking locations

Trout are stocked each year in WA to provide anglers a unique opportunity to chase this prized fish amongst some of nature’s finest backdrops in our southern forests. Find out where they’re being stocked.

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January 06, 2021

Metro FADs fighting fit as sportfishing action off Perth heats up

Big dolphinfish, wahoo, tuna and even a black marlin sighting, it’s safe to say the metropolitan fish aggregating devices (FADs) are producing unreal fishing action this season.  

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April 02, 2020

Marine Parks Mapping Now a Feature of Recfishwest App

Version 3 of Recfishwest’s popular and trusted Smartphone App launched recently with new features built in to make your fishing even more stress free than before. The new version of the App has a new feature to…

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Fish & Survive

A Recfishwest initiative that promotes safe fishing by educating fishers on essential gear, preparation, and survival techniques.

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Recfishwest acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and sea, and we pay our respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of traditional custodians in managing and caring for the land and sea. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to life in Western Australia.