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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…
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…
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…
Upcoming Events
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6 Sep 2025
Family Fish N Derby Day - Mary Island Fishing Club
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19 Sep 2025
Perth Boat Show
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20 Sep 2025
Ladies Billfish Competition - Nickol Bay Sportfishing Club
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25 Sep 2025
27th Apex Kununurra Barra Bash - Apex Club Kununurra
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27 Sep 2025
Kalbarri Kid's Whiting Competition - Kalbarri Offshore & Angling Club
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Recfishwest chats with 500+ fishers at our first ever Dowerin Machinery Field Days
In an exciting and memorable debut at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days, Recfishwest connected with hundreds of farmers, families, and fishing enthusiasts from across Western Australia. Held over two lively days…
Fishing for Science – Pilbara anglers powering research
Pilbara fishers played a hands-on role in fisheries science at two of the region’s biggest comps – the Dampier Classic and Mack 10K in Onslow – through our Fishing for Science program. The idea is simple but…
Mackerel mayhem: record-breaking catches and samples collected at MACK10K
Ashburton Anglers annual MACK10K competition is always jam packed with Spanish mackies, but 2025’s competition has showcased the Pilbara as a powerhouse for these predators. The vibrant coastal town of Onslow came…
Fishing in WA
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Scott’s Spots
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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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Acknowledgement of Country
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.