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A quality Quintrex prize to lure fishers at Kununurra’s 23rd Barra Bash
Fishing for barra in remote and atmospheric Kimberley waterways is one of the…
Fishing communities weigh in for Fishing for Science
Did you know juvenile black marlin can grow up to 49mm and 740…
Scott’s Species – red emperor, a fish worthy of the throne
Red emperor are fittingly named, given the species does indeed sit atop the…
Help release thousands of trout into Drakesbrook Weir at 2021 Troutfest
South West fishers and families are being asked to roll up their sleeves…
Fishability launches new chapter as purpose-built vessel hits the water
Fishing is a treasured part of the WA lifestyle and everyone should be…
Environmental watchdog backs protecting Exmouth Gulf’s wilderness fishing experience
Carefully observing the extended sand flat’s clear waters for predators patrolling the shallows.…
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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.
Scott’s Spots
Interested in some new fishing spots? Check out some of Scott's favourite places…
Scott’s Species
Check out all past Scott's Species articles to learn how to catch many…
We’re buzzing for this weekend’s Club Marine Perth Boat Show and can’t wait to see you there! 😃🛥️
From tomorrow to Sunday, Recfishwest will be on stage with Western Angler magazine editor Scott Coghlan each morning from 11.45am to talk all things fishing in WA.
Come on down to the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and say g’day.
Find out more about this year’s show here: bit.ly/3zi8DuE
With seven artificial reefs across WA, our State-wide artificial reefs program has created new awesome fishing spots from Esperance to Exmouth!
This is just one of the many ways that we’re making fishing even better in WA.🐟 🎣
If you want to help us do more of this, as well as making sure WA fishers’ interests are protected, join us and become a Recfishwest member today for just $10 a year: bit.ly/3z2Vbue
Are you fishing this year's Barra Bash at Kununurra? A F370 Quintrex Outback Explorer is up for grabs... even if you don't catch a barramundi!
https://recfishwest.org.au/news/a-quality-quintrex-prize-to-lure-fishers-at-kununurras-23rd-barra-bash/
Did you know Spanish macks in WA’s north rarely venture more than 100km, while those in the south migrate vast distances with the Leeuwin?
Read how fishers are contributing to a program focused on better understanding valued species — Fishing for Science.
https://recfishwest.org.au/news/fishing-communities-weigh-in-for-fishing-for-science/
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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.
