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Rock wall ‘seeded’ with 20 tonnes of Byssal mussels in Cockburn Sound pilot project
As part of a new pilot project, 20 tonnes of Byssal grown mussels have been transferred onto a nearby Cockburn Sound rock wall to explore opportunities to extend the farm’s environmental impact. Working in partnership…
Recfishwest slams Stirling fishing ban as unfair blow to local families
Recfishwest has strongly criticised the City of Stirling’s decision to ban recreational fishing at 17 lakes, wetlands and reserves, warning the move unfairly punishes responsible fishers and will reduce…
ABC shines a spotlight on mussel power in Cockburn Sound
The new Byssal mussel farm initiative that Recfishwest has helped bring to life in Cockburn Sound recently featured on ABC News. The TV news feature gave viewers a great behind-the-scenes look at the initiative, which…
“King waves kill sign not just a tourist attraction” – Chris Dixon encourages fishers to stay safe along the Quobba Coast
Recfishwest Fish and Survive ambassador and avid rock fisher Chris Dixon is encouraging all fishers to have fun but stay safe when fishing along the Quobba Coast. Chris Dixon has caught many fantastic fish along the…
Everyone’s a grinner! First winner of our Grins and Fins kids photo competition announced
A cracking Samson fish and an even bigger smile have earned 12-year-old Hendrix Yates a winning place in Recfishwest’s inaugural Grins and Fins round. The Lesmurdie young gun landed the impressive Samson fish…
Record catches kick off the third year of the King of the Reef Competition
Exmouth’s King of the Reef competition has kicked off in record-breaking fashion, with anglers raising the bar after only one month of the four-month event. Now in its third consecutive year, the app-based competition…
Albany’s school of fishing rocks!
Hundreds of Albany Senior High School students are enjoying safer and more engaging fishing experiences after a Recfishwest safe fishing grant helped “completely transform” the school’s fishing program. The funding…
Is it a jetty or is it an artificial reef? It’s both! Esperance Jetty artificial reef ready to fish by mid-2027!
Esperance land-based fishers, get excited – your own artificial reef within casting distance of the town jetty has taken a massive step closer to reality! Recfishwest’s James Florisson (pictured), from…
Parliamentary inquiry presents opportunity to shape future of fishing in WA
A Parliamentary Inquiry into the impacts of the demersal fishing ban and other issues affecting our fisheries has been established following a unanimous vote in the Legislative Council last week, with public…
Give back to fishing by becoming a Fishability volunteer
Fishability is calling on more West Aussies to volunteer their time and help make recreational fishing safer and more accessible for fishers with disabilities across the State. Recfishwest is proud to partner with…
Female fishing power on show at Mary Island Women’s Fishing Competition
More than 200 fish, including three prized bluebone, were landed during the recent Mary Island Women’s Fishing Competition, with women anglers enjoying an absolute “pearler of a day”, celebrating their role in…
Carnar-Fin showcases the best of Carnarvon fishing
The annual Carnar-Fin fishing competition has once again been a fantastic celebration of fishing in the Carnarvon community, bringing together hundreds of anglers and delivering significant social and economic…
Why replacing Learmonth Jetty matters – and what it says about fishing access in WA
Learmonth Jetty wasn’t just an Exmouth icon – it was one of the best land-based fishing platforms in Western Australia – but the great fishing experiences it provides to local and visiting fishers alike were…
WA boat angling clubs come together for annual interclub championships
WA’s fishing club community was out in force at the annual WA Interclub Boat Angling Championships held from Hillarys Yacht Club earlier this month, with Recfishwest on hand to support the event and help celebrate one…
Fishing clinics hook next generation in Shark Bay and Kalbarri
Our recent kids fishing clinics in Kalbarri and the Shark Bay Fiesta brought families, communities and young fishers together to get among some of the ripper fishing WA has to offer. These clinics, proudly supported…
New T-head Ammo Jetty near Cockburn Sound ready to fish by summer 2027!
The metro fishing community is set to have a state-of-the-art 50-metre-long new T-head Ammo Jetty to fish from at Woodman Point close to Cockburn Sound by summer next year! Sensational Spaniards off the Ammo Jetty are…
Major upgrades locked in for WA’s busiest metro boat ramp
Recfishwest has welcomed plans to upgrade the ageing infrastructure at the Woodman Point Recreational Boating Precinct. The wooden four-lane western ramps will be replaced with floating jetties making for safer and…
New demersal rules and $50 tackle rebate announced
Two new initiatives have been announced by the State Government as part of its ongoing demersal fisheries reform package. Both initiatives stem from commitments made in December last year as part of the State…