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Mussel flex

The new Byssal mussel farm initiative that Recfishwest has helped bring to life in Cockburn Sound has been in the media spotlight recently.

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Help protect our northern waters 

Fishers can now report suspicious or illegal foreign fishing activity directly through the free Recfishwest app in our new partnership initiative with Australian Border Force 

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Ready, jetty, go! Esperance Jetty is getting its own artificial reef! 

WA’s first large-scale artificial reef, designed specifically for land-based fishers, takes another step closer to reality - creating more accessible and lasting fishing opportunities for future generations.

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Last updated March 26, 2026

Statewide Demersal Scalefish

Demersal scalefish are long-lived, slow growing species typically found close to the sea floor. There are five demersal scalefish resources in WA – Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, West Coast and South Coast…

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Last updated January 27, 2026

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 and…

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Last updated November 05, 2025

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 shark…

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    Exmouth Game Fishing Club - King of The Reef
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  2. 23 Jul → 27 Jul 2026

    Broome Fishing Club - Billfish Classic

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    King Bay Fishing Club - 50th Dampier Classic
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  5. 22 Aug → 23 Aug 2026

    Ashburton Anglers - MACK 10K

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July 21, 2026

Rock wall ‘seeded’ with 20 tonnes of Byssal mussels in Cockburn Sound pilot project

As part of a new pilot project, 20 tonnes of Byssal grown mussels have been transferred onto a nearby Cockburn Sound rock wall to explore opportunities to extend the farm’s environmental impact. Working in partnership…

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July 17, 2026

Recfishwest slams Stirling fishing ban as unfair blow to local families

Recfishwest has strongly criticised the City of Stirling’s decision to ban recreational fishing at 17 lakes, wetlands and reserves, warning the move unfairly punishes responsible fishers and will reduce…

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July 15, 2026

ABC shines a spotlight on mussel power in Cockburn Sound

The new Byssal mussel farm initiative that Recfishwest has helped bring to life in Cockburn Sound recently featured on ABC News. The TV news feature gave viewers a great behind-the-scenes look at the initiative, which…

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Fish & Survive

A Recfishwest initiative that promotes safe fishing by educating fishers on essential gear, preparation, and survival techniques.

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Chris Dixon’s top safer Quobba coast rock fishing tips

Avid rock fisher Chris Dixon wants fishers to enjoy their fishing along the Quobba coast – and that means making sure you come home safe after a day’s fishing. 

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Scott’s Spots

Interested in some new fishing spots? Check out some of Scott’s favourite places to fish!

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Scott’s Species

Check out all past Scott’s Species articles to learn how to catch many different sensational fish!

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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.