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Catch more salmon off the beach this autumn!
Keep the sand between your toes this autumn to catch spectacular fighting West Aussie salmon off epic beaches.
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Last updated January 07, 2025
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…
Last updated January 07, 2025
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…
Last updated December 19, 2024
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…
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May 30, 2025
Groyne not gone! Recfishwest fends off Rotto groyne lockout
In a big win for land-based fishers, fishing access at the iconic Army Groyne on Rottnest/Wadjemup Island has been secured, following strong advocacy from Recfishwest and Boating WA. The Rottnest Island Authority…
May 27, 2025
Community celebrates the Gascoyne’s fantastic fishing lifestyle at 30th annual Shark Bay Fiesta
The Shark Bay Fiesta in Denham truly lived up to its name last week and showcased how important this fishing-based celebration is for the community. Hundreds of locals and visitors made up of many mums…
May 14, 2025
Get Reel 2025 fishing competition rocks Two Rocks with a big turnout and cracking prizes!
Back by popular demand, the Get Reel fishing competition in Two Rocks saw a fantastic turn-out and plenty of great captures. Recfishwest proudly supported and sponsored this vibrant community event – a…
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Scott’s Spots
Interested in some new fishing spots? Check out some of Scott’s favourite places to fish!
July 14, 2021
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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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.