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Fishing community secures a better outcome for fishers in South Coast Marine Parks
The State Government has accepted more than 80 per cent of the key points raised in Recfishwest's South Coast Marine Parks submission
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November 19, 2024
Recfishwest rejects mandatory cray reporting push – protecting WA Fishers from red tape
Recfishwest CEO Dr Andrew Rowland has vigorously rejected on State radio calls from commercial cray fishers to introduce mandatory catch reporting for the recreational sector. “We don’t want mum, dad and the kids…
November 15, 2024
West Coast Zone open for abalone fishing this summer
In great news for West Aussie abalone fishers, the upcoming West Coast abalone season will see the reopening of the stretch of coast north of Moore River up to Greenough River, in addition to the rest of the…
November 14, 2024
Serious Cockburn Sound environmental concerns persist following Westport Business Case summmary release
Recfishwest continues to have serious concerns about the future of Cockburn Sound following the Government’s release of its Westport Business Case summary earlier this week for the development of a $7.2 billion…
November 05, 2024
Fishing community secures a better outcome for fishers in South Coast Marine Parks
Recfishwest is pleased the State Government has listened to thousands of recreational fishers and accepted more than 80 per cent of the key points raised in Recfishwest’s South Coast Marine Parks submission. The…
October 31, 2024
Exmouth fishing competition captures highlights King Reef’s rich marine biodiversity
Anglers got to sample Exmouth Gulf’s crowning glory as part of Exmouth Game Fishing Club’s (EGFC’s) ‘King of the Reef ‘competition, which saw a total of 20 different species caught at King Reef artificial reef…
October 24, 2024
New FADs season launched: 30 devices with some cutting-edge tech
Recfishwest is excited to announce the launch of this summer’s new Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) season, with 30 devices being deployed across the southern half of WA in the coming weeks. This year’s rollout…
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July 14, 2021
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July 14, 2021
Scott’s Species
Check out all past Scott’s Species articles to learn how to catch many different sensational fish!
July 14, 2021
Freshwater stocking locations
Trout are stocked each year in WA to provide anglers a unique opportunity to chase this prized fish amongst some of nature’s finest backdrops in our southern forests. Find out where they’re being stocked.
January 06, 2021
Metro FADs fighting fit as sportfishing action off Perth heats up
Big dolphinfish, wahoo, tuna and even a black marlin sighting, it’s safe to say the metropolitan fish aggregating devices (FADs) are producing unreal fishing action this season.
April 02, 2020
Marine Parks Mapping Now a Feature of Recfishwest App
Version 3 of Recfishwest’s popular and trusted Smartphone App launched recently with new features built in to make your fishing even more stress free than before. The new version of the App has a new feature to…
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A Recfishwest initiative that promotes safe fishing by educating fishers on essential gear, preparation, and survival techniques.
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