Bag limit increase from 12 to 20 recognises the value of herring to West Aussie recfishers
Recfishwest welcomes the latest announcement from Fisheries Minister Don Punch, who announced the…
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Fisheries Minister fixes DPIRD’s Harvey Dam marron stocking blocking with 100,000 juveniles to be released
After a long three-year stocking hiatus, Harvey Dam is finally set to see…
Scott’s Species – Breaksea cod – one of the finest-eating by-catches
Breaksea cod Epinephelides armatus Eating: 4.5 stars ID – Dark black blotch around…
Fishing in ‘barradise’ – the 2022 Apex Kununurra Barra Bash
East Kimberley fishing gems shone bright silver recently, with a record-breaking number of…
Record online petition sends a clear message to Government – there is a better way for west coast demersals
The petition opposing proposed nine-month west coast demersal ban has clocked more than…
Recfishwest continues to call on Government to adopt a more sensible approach to west coast demersals
Following the Government’s proposed nine-month ban on fishing for more than 100 demersal…
Scott’s Species – Red Bass – the mangrove jack look-alike
Red bass Lutjanus bohar Eating: 3.5 stars ID – Forked caudal fin, deep…
Help sew the seeds for a healthier future for Cockburn Sound
Recfishwest is encouraging metro fishers to get involved and back in Ozfish’s latest…
An update on the west coast demersal scalefish issue
Yesterday (30 August) Recfishwest Chief Executive Officer Dr Andrew Rowland wrote to our…
Onslow fishing community gets hooked on Fishing for Science
Recfishwest recently had the pleasure to attend the 2022 Munro’s MACK10K competition in…
Phone tower plan delays at infamous fishing spot puts lives at risk
Recfishwest has hit out at further delays for improving safer fishing infrastructure at…
Proposed west coast demersal nine month ban? There is a better way.
Following last week’s shock announcement about the Government’s proposed nine-month west coast demersal…
Help thousands of trout dive and thrive at Troutfest 2022!
There’s nothing quite like rolling up your sleeves and helping release thousands of…
Dampier community fishes for fun and for science!
We had a fantastic response to our Fishing for Science fish sampling table…
Recfishwest rejects Government’s proposals to ban fishing for dhufish and pink snapper for up to nine months
Recfishwest is bitterly disappointed by today's discussion paper released by the Government on…
Juvenile kingies get a royal flush from stocking “cannon”
Another 20,000 juvenile yellowtail kingfish have been stocked into Perth waters – the…