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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…
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…
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…
Upcoming Events
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1 Jun → 30 Sep 2026
Exmouth Game Fishing Club - King of The Reef
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20 Jun
Albany Boating and Fishing Club - Southern Squid Spectacular
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4 Jul → 6 Jul 2026
Exmouth Game Fishing Club - Woodside Australian Junior Billfish Tournament
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23 Jul → 27 Jul 2026
Broome Fishing Club - Billfish Classic
News
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Female fishing power on show at Mary Island Women’s Fishing Competition
More than 200 fish, including three prized bluebone, were landed during the recent Mary Island Women’s Fishing Competition, with women anglers enjoying an absolute “pearler of a day”, celebrating their role in…
Carnar-Fin showcases the best of Carnarvon fishing
The annual Carnar-Fin fishing competition has once again been a fantastic celebration of fishing in the Carnarvon community, bringing together hundreds of anglers and delivering significant social and economic…
Why replacing Learmonth Jetty matters – and what it says about fishing access in WA
Learmonth Jetty wasn’t just an Exmouth icon – it was one of the best land-based fishing platforms in Western Australia – but the great fishing experiences it provides to local and visiting fishers alike were…
Fish & Survive
A Recfishwest initiative that promotes safe fishing by educating fishers on essential gear, preparation, and survival techniques.
Fishing in WA
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Scott’s Species
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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.