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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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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…
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…
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…
Footy legend Jako’s super snapper footage highlights Cockburn Sound’s unique value
Former AFL legend and passionate angler Glen Jakovich shared this fantastic footage with Recfishwest of a pink snapper spawning aggregation in Cockburn Sound. “We drove a bit closer and I could see the pink fins…
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…
Fishing in WA
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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.
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.
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…
Fish & Survive
A Recfishwest initiative that promotes safe fishing by educating fishers on essential gear, preparation, and survival techniques.
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