News Archive
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…
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…
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…
Lords of the swords – a deep dive into Perth’s hot new swordfish fishery
Recfishwest Operations Officer and Perth Game Fishing Club committee member, Levi De Boni is no stranger to billfish fishing off the metro coast. In this article he writes about the exciting emergence of the metro…
South Mole fishers with mobility issues celebrate return of vehicle access to their favourite fishing spots
Fishers with mobility issues are once again enjoying being able to drive to their favourite fishing spots on Fremantle’s South Mole – thanks to the fishing community banding together. Following a big reaction…
State record smashed again by Barra Bash with 1,400+ anglers and epic catches!
For the second year running, this weekend’s Apex Kununurra Barra Bash has smashed the State record for most entrants in a fishing competition with 1,412 anglers registering for the popular community fundraising…
2024 Troutfest highlights WA’s big love for trout and freshwater fishing
The eighth annual edition of Troutfest produced the biggest turnout yet, with beautiful weather and a lively crowd of around 400 people providing a fitting celebration of our South-West freshwater fishery! More…
Family-friendly Troutfest fish release boosted by licence-free freshwater fishing weekend!
Get ready to roll up your sleeves, Troutfest is returning this Saturday, 7 September at Drakesbrook Weir in Waroona! As the peak fishing sector body, we are also pleased the Government took on board our…
Recfishwest calls for “criticial” Government policy to protect environment and fishing access from wind farm developers
Recfishwest is bitterly disappointed with the Minister for Climate Change and Energy’s announcement declaring two areas off the Bunbury Coast locations for offshore wind energy (OWE) development. Recfishwest…
Community’s joy at Cockburn Sound’s crabbing comeback
Having fished in Cockburn Sound for 57 years man and boy, Cockburn Power Boats Club member Don Beisley is thrilled to have the chance to go crabbing with his grandkids in the Sound this summer. This opportunity…
Karratha kids reel in big catches and smiles at Recfishwest fishing clinic
Heaps of smiles, bent rods and a feed of fish – it was the perfect recipe for happy local kids who took part in Recfishwest’s Karratha fishing clinics at 40 mile beach, Gnoorea Point. The Santos-sponsored clinics…
Speedy Spanish mackerel shine for science in Pilbara fishing comps
Everything about Spanish mackerel screams aggression, speed and strength. These dynamic pelagics can reach speeds of 50kmh chasing down prey, launch many metres into the air hitting lures and can grow up to 40cm…
How Recfishwest’s community grants can help your fishing-related project
Do you have a fishing-related project or event that could use better financial support or resources? With round 15 of Recfishwest’s community grant applications closing on 15 September, now is the time to…
Breakaway FAD’s epic 4,000km drift!
A break-away FAD has been “at large” for an epic 4,000km-plus drift up to Shark Bay, before looping back and eventually beaching at Walpole on the South Coast (see map below). FAD #6 broke off from its anchor…
Take part in WA online fishing survey for the chance to win some great fishing prize packs
Recfishwest has teamed up with DPIRD and market researchers Hudson Howells to survey WA recreational fishers about their fishing behaviours and the make-up of the WA fishing community. As well as ensuring decision…
All the trout stocking numbers and locations for 2024!
There are 66,500 reasons to be excited for the future of freshwater fishing in WA’s beautiful South-West following the release of this year’s trout stocking numbers and locations! Based on the recommendations of…
Cockburn Sound to reopen for crabbing this summer!
Recfishwest is delighted by the Minister for Fisheries’ decision to reopen Cockburn Sound for crabbing this summer from 1 December for the first time in 10 years! The announcement follows DPIRD’s updated scientific…
Tantalizing prospect of potential artificial reef for Esperance Jetty
Fishing for species like Samson fish, skippy and squid from Esperance Jetty is likely to go to the next level with the potential installation of multiple artificial reef modules around the popular structure next…