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Catch more salmon off the beach this autumn!
Keep the sand between your toes this autumn to catch spectacular fighting West Aussie salmon off epic beaches.
SALMON FISHING AND FISH AND SURVIVE TIPS HERE!Key Issues
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Last updated February 28, 2025
WA State Election
Every four years the State election presents an opportunity to seek commitments from all political parties around valuing and supporting WA fishing and the Cast of Thousands of WA fishers. As the peak sector body…
Last updated January 07, 2025
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…
Last updated January 07, 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…
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March 24, 2025
Fishing leaders welcome long overdue national workshops on tackling shark bite-off
WA fishing experts and Recfishwest have welcomed the opportunity to have their say on beginning to combat the wicked problem of shark bite-off at a series of workshops throughout WA and several other states. …
March 24, 2025
South coast fishing flexes might at Esperance offshore classic despite rough conditions
A rollicking 21kg Samson fish was enough to claim top prize – and a staggering $24,000 worth of prizes – at last weekend’s Esperance Archipelago Offshore Angling Classic. Despite the gnarly south coast…
February 28, 2025
Casting your vote for fishing in the State election
With just a week until the State election, Recfishwest has below pulled together all the commitments parties have made to secure better outcomes for fishing. Click here to read about Recfishwest’s platform for…
Fishing in WA
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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!
Fish & Survive
A Recfishwest initiative that promotes safe fishing by educating fishers on essential gear, preparation, and survival techniques.
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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.