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September 29, 2023
Environment Minister acknowledges “critical” importance of seagrass meadows to marine life in Cockburn Sound
Recfishwest was pleased to hear Environment Minister Reece Whitby talk up the importance of Cockburn Sound and its seagrass habitat at a recent partnership agreement signing between Cockburn Power Boats Club (CPBC…
September 29, 2023
Esperance land-based comp shows exactly why fishing access must be maintained on the south coast
If you want a perfect example of why land-based fishing access and experiences need to be protected on the south coast – then the recent Esperance Land Based Fishing Club‘s Open Classic competition rang the…
September 27, 2023
Booming barra fishery in the East Kimberley draws biggest ever WA fishing competition
Barramundi mania took hold in Kununurra this past weekend with 1,125 anglers entering the East Kimberley town’s 25th annual Apex Barra Bash making it the biggest fishing tournament in WA history. It is the first…
September 21, 2023
Recfishwest at the 2023 Perth Boat Show – the views, the issues and the most colourful lure designs you’ll ever see!
Recfishwest got the chance to catch up with hundreds of mad keen recfishers on the weekend (15-17 September) at the Perth Boat Show. Our stand at the heart of the show’s fishing section was a hive of…
September 14, 2023
Greenlip abalone closure – necessary, but disappointing and avoidable
DPIRD has advised that from 1 October 2023, fishing will not be permitted for greenlip abalone between Busselton Jetty and Shoal Cape in the Stokes National Park, west of Esperance. In addition: These changes are…
September 07, 2023
Anglers donate big mack sample haul at Onslow Mack10k!
With 78 boats brimming with 266 competitors all hoping to catch the biggest Spanish mackerel at the recent MACK10K competition in Onslow – our Fishing for Science table was jam-packed with macks! The annual…
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July 14, 2021
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!
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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