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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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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…
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…
September 02, 2024
Recfishwest calls for “criticial” Government policy to protect environment and fishing access from wind farm developers
Recfishwest is bitterly disappointed with the Minister for Climate Change and Energy’s announcement declaring two areas off the Bunbury Coast locations for offshore wind energy (OWE) development. Recfishwest…
August 30, 2024
Community’s joy at Cockburn Sound’s crabbing comeback
Having fished in Cockburn Sound for 57 years man and boy, Cockburn Power Boats Club member Don Beisley is thrilled to have the chance to go crabbing with his grandkids in the Sound this summer. This opportunity…
August 29, 2024
Karratha kids reel in big catches and smiles at Recfishwest fishing clinic
Heaps of smiles, bent rods and a feed of fish – it was the perfect recipe for happy local kids who took part in Recfishwest’s Karratha fishing clinics at 40 mile beach, Gnoorea Point. The Santos-sponsored clinics…
August 29, 2024
Speedy Spanish mackerel shine for science in Pilbara fishing comps
Everything about Spanish mackerel screams aggression, speed and strength. These dynamic pelagics can reach speeds of 50kmh chasing down prey, launch many metres into the air hitting lures and can grow up to 40cm…
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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…
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.