Key Issues
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Cockburn Sound
Located in Perth’s coastal waters south of Fremantle, Cockburn Sound is the most intensively used marine embayment in Western Australia. It is highly valued by the fishing community for its safe sheltered waters…
Shark Bite Off
Shark bite-off, or depredation, is when a shark partially or completely consumes a fish before it can be brought onboard the boat or once the fish has been released. Nothing ruins the fishing experience like a…
South Coast Marine Parks
The Western Australian Government proposed to create a marine park on the South Coast stretching more than 1,000km from Bremer Bay to the South Australian border as part of their Plan for Our Park initiative to…
Upcoming Events
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15 Aug 2025
Dampier Classic – King Bay Game Fishing Club
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23 Aug 2025
Mack 10K – Ashburton Anglers
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27 Aug 2025
Recfishwest at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days
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30 Aug 2025
Ladies Day Tournament – Exmouth Game Fishing Club
News
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Recfishwest Community Grants: empowering local fishing projects
Recfishwest is happy to announce that round 16 of our Community Grants program is now accepting applications to support community-driven projects that enhance recreational fishing experiences across WA. With…
Broome Billfish Classic sees ‘unprecedented’ number of sailfish captures
Broome might just have sailed into record books and cemented itself as one of the best billfishing destinations in the world, with a staggering 1,078 sailfish caught and released during the recent Billfish Classic…
Marlin marathon sees 13,600km jumbo oceanic journey for tagged billfish
A recently tagged black marlin has wowed researchers and anglers worldwide with its astonishing journey across the Pacific Ocean. Nearly two years after it was first caught and tagged by a Queensland fisher, the…
Fishing in WA
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Scott’s Spots
Interested in some new fishing spots? Check out some of Scott’s favourite places to fish!
Scott’s Species
Check out all past Scott’s Species articles to learn how to catch many different sensational fish!
Fish & Survive
A Recfishwest initiative that promotes safe fishing by educating fishers on essential gear, preparation, and survival techniques.
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Acknowledgement of Country
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.