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May 02, 2024
Recfishwest says “NO” to Offshore Wind Energy development in Geographe Bay’s critical fish habitat
Recfishwest has told the Commonwealth Government that important fish habitat and fishing grounds in Geographe Bay are strictly off limits for Offshore Wind Energy developments. In February, the Commonwealth…
May 01, 2024
Five new cutting-edge FADs provide great new sportfishing opportunities for Port Hedland fishers!
Pilbara fishers have received a fantastic boost for offshore fishing options following the installation of five Fish Aggregation Devices (FADs) off the Port Hedland coast. The new FADs were anchored in position…
April 23, 2024
How 200 metre setbacks could help protect access to cherished land-based fishing spots on our South Coast
There is nothing quite like standing on a south coast beach, rod in hand, facing the salt spray as the water laps at your feet. Dreams of mulloway, salmon, big tailor and skippy, or maybe a snapper often become a…
March 21, 2024
Recfishwest game for GAMEX 2024
Gamex is one of Australia’s biggest game fishing tournaments. Recfishwest Operations Officer Levi De Boni, a keen game angler himself, was one of our Fishing for Science team attending this year’s event. Here, he…
February 28, 2024
Salmon Slam is back for 2024!
Scanning waves off epic southern beaches for large black patches, launching lures out the back of the surf and doing spectacular battle with tough-fighting fish – yep, it’s salmon time again! It’…
February 28, 2024
Keep up to date on South Coast Marine Parks with Recfishwest updates
We were on the South Coast last week talking to local fishers like Mitchell Waideman and hearing their concerns about the State Government’s South Coast Marine Parks proposals. Hear what Esperance Land Based…