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Offshore Wind Energy proposals

Find out all you need to know about the Commonwealth Government’s proposals to establish a massive offshore wind energy development area off Geographe Bay

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Areas under threat from no-fishing zones 

Recfishwest's work has not stopped to protect fishing access in areas highly valued by the local community in the proposed South Coast Marine Parks 

Tackling shark bite-offs 

Read Recfishwest's position on what needs to be done to address shark depredation and what you can do yo avoid shark bite-offs on the water.

Esperance Jetty survey 

Tell us why you love fishing at Esperance Jetty for the chance to win one of three $100 tackle vouchers!

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October 02, 2024

Women take the wheel through community grant subsidized skippers’ ticket course

A group of ladies will now be able to take the wheel at the helm of their vessels having qualified for their skipper’s tickets through a dedicated women’s course initiated by Cockburn Power Boats  (CPB) with the…

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October 01, 2024

Lords of the swords – a deep dive into Perth’s hot new swordfish fishery

Recfishwest Operations Officer and Perth Game Fishing Club committee member, Levi De Boni is no stranger to billfish fishing off the metro coast. In this article he writes about the exciting emergence of the metro…

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September 25, 2024

South Mole fishers with mobility issues celebrate return of vehicle access to their favourite fishing spots

Fishers with mobility issues are once again enjoying being able to drive to their favourite fishing spots on Fremantle’s South Mole – thanks to the fishing community banding together.   Following a big reaction…

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September 25, 2024

State record smashed again by Barra Bash with 1,400+ anglers and epic catches!

For the second year running, this weekend’s Apex Kununurra Barra Bash has smashed the State record for most entrants in a fishing competition with 1,412 anglers registering for the popular community fundraising…

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September 09, 2024

2024 Troutfest highlights WA’s big love for trout and freshwater fishing

The eighth annual edition of Troutfest produced the biggest turnout yet, with beautiful weather and a lively crowd of around 400 people providing a fitting celebration of our South-West freshwater fishery!    More…

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September 05, 2024

Family-friendly Troutfest fish release boosted by licence-free freshwater fishing weekend!

Get ready to roll up your sleeves, Troutfest is returning this Saturday, 7 September at Drakesbrook Weir in Waroona! As the peak fishing sector body, we are also pleased the Government took on board our…

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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!

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July 14, 2021

Scott’s Species

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

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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.

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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.  

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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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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.