Partners

Recfishwest works in partnership with like-minded organisations that share our values, collaborating to design and deliver services and projects that support and enhance recreational fishing while also generating broader benefits for the Western Australian community.

Become a partner here.

Our major supporting partners and the service we provide include:

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Division of Fisheries)

Undertaking of professional state-wide community consultation on recreational fishing related matters and delivery of independent expert advice on fisheries management issues.
Department of Creatve Industries, Tourism and Sport

Undertaking of activities to promote participation in recreational fishing.
Healthway

Supporting our Statewide Community Fishing Clinic Program since 1999.
Fisheries Research Development Corporation

The FRDC’s role is to plan and invest in fisheries research, development and extension (RD&E) activities in Australia. This includes providing leadership and coordination of the monitoring, evaluating and reporting on RD&E activities, facilitating dissemination, extension and commercialisation.
Shimano

Supporting sustainable fishing in WA through our fishing rules app, our weekly fishing report publication, our Community Fishing Clinics, and in 2026 supporting ocean resilience through our Reef Vision Initiative and supporting shellfish habitat restoration in Cockburn Sound.
BHP

Supporting better fishing outcomes in the Pilbara via the installation and promotion of Port Hedland FADs and artificial reef developments.
Crewsaver

The Crewsaver brand are world leaders in aquatic safety technology, especially lifejacket design. Crewsaver are proud supporters of Recfishwest's Fish and Survive Program through the Statewide Free Lifejacket Loan Scheme.
Woodside

Supporting our activities in Exmouth, Onslow and Dampier, including our Fishing for Science Program, Community Fishing Clinics and building our capacity to better engage with Traditional Owners of land and sea country. Woodside also support scientific and community monitoring programs of King Reef in Exmouth and Dampier Reef.
Daiwa

Supporting our statewide community fish stocking events. In 2026, Daiwa are supporting ocean resilience through our Reef Vision Initiative and supporting shellfish habitat restoration in Cockburn Sound
Santos

Santos is supporting Recfishwest’s expansion into the Pilbara to help build local capacity and grow our engagement and face to face consultation needs in the Pilbara.
CODA

CODA and Recfishwest are strategic partners in collaborating with the resources sector to explore new technologies and materials in the artificial reef field – helping us get more artificial reefs on the sea floor, through industry best practice.
Dhufish Forever

Recfishwest is a supporting partner in the Dhufish Forever Campaign, a community driven campaign to promote good stewardship and fishing practices for demersals.
Australian Border Force

Australian Border Force are enabling & empowering WA fishers to report illegal marine activities in the North West of WA.
Byssal

Byssal is amplifying the biomass of native marine species, such as mussels, oysters and seagrasses, using proven aquaculture techniques in affected marine habitats to rebuild biodiversity and rebalance local ecosystem health.
Fishability

Recfishwest are proud partners of Fishability. Fishability helps children and adults requiring support to experience the joy of fishing through its 100-plus trained and experienced volunteers and by using purpose-built motorised rods, reels and fishing rod holders, along with specially-designed wheelchair accessible vessels.
Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto support our Artificial Reef Program, Reef Vision, and are supporting the development of an artificial reef off Dampier.
Chevron

Chevron Australia support our Artificial Reef Program, Reef Vision, and are supporting the development of an artificial reef off Onslow.
Wanneroo Mitsubishi

Assisting Recfishwest and their supporters to enjoy WA’s fishing lifestyle via discounted vehicle offers and specials.

Business Supporters

The Recfishwest Business Supporters Program is designed for those businesses who wish to publicly express alignment with our values and support our commitment to the protection and enhancement of safe, accessible, enjoyable and sustainable fishing in Western Australia.

If you’re interested in your business becoming an official Recfishwest Business Supporter, sign up here today or contact us for a chat about the program.