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Recfishwest welcomes new Fisheries Minister
Recfishwest welcomes the recently appointed new Minister for Fisheries, the Hon. Jackie Jarvis MLC. Minister Jarvis was appointed the new Fisheries Minister following a cabinet reshuffle after the recent State…

Billfish tags and fish samples galore at GAMEX 2025
For 57 years, GAMEX has cemented itself as one of Australia’s biggest and best fishing tournaments. Recfishwest Operations Officer Levi De Boni, an avid game fisher himself, was on the frontlines with our Fishing…

King Reef’s “underwater laboratory” boosts scientific understanding of artificial reef benefits
Exmouth’s King Reef is proving a win for both recreational fishing and marine science, with a growing body of research highlighting the ecological value of artificial reefs built with repurposed steel structures…

Recfishwest in national media – AUKUS defence must not come at the expense of Cockburn Sound
Recfishwest has joined growing calls for a full public environmental review of the AUKUS submarine development’s impacts on Cockburn Sound. In an Australian Financial Review article earlier this month, Recfishwest…

Fishing leaders welcome long overdue national workshops on tackling shark bite-off
WA fishing experts and Recfishwest have welcomed the opportunity to have their say on beginning to combat the wicked problem of shark bite-off at a series of workshops throughout WA and several other states. The…

South coast fishing flexes might at Esperance offshore classic despite rough conditions
A rollicking 21kg Samson fish was enough to claim top prize – and a staggering $24,000 worth of prizes – at last weekend’s Esperance Archipelago Offshore Angling Classic. Despite the gnarly south coast…

Casting your vote for fishing in the State election
With just a week until the State election, Recfishwest has below pulled together all the commitments parties have made to secure better outcomes for fishing. Click here to read about Recfishwest’s platform for…

World-record breaking cobia and a magic marlin run – marine heatwave powers up Perth pelagics
WA is riding a marine heatwave with ocean temperatures 2–3°C above average, sparking both challenges and incredible fishing opportunities. Experts warn of risks like fish kills and coral bleaching and Recfishwest…

Fishing for votes: parties cast lines with jetty pledges
As the State Election heats up, all major parties are recognising the value of jetties and fishing platforms to local communities, making significant commitments to build and upgrade them. Labor has pledged around…

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