Fish ladder repair helps to take trout fishing to the next level at Nanga Brook
The WA branch of the Australian Trout Foundation (ATF) has repaired an important…
News Archive
Sad loss as Carnarvon’s One Mile Jetty hit by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja
Recfishers are lamenting the sad loss of one of the State’s iconic jetties…
It’s a Salmon Slam double wham as South West salmon king Stoney makes it two phase wins in a row!
Avid salmon fisher Peter ‘Stoney’ Stonehouse has claimed back-to-back Salmon Slam phases, winning…
Scott’s Species – redfin perch, a lovely-tasting fish albeit a pest
I am not ashamed to say I love redfin perch, writes Western Angler…
Salmon Spectacular serves up spectacular weekend of southern sportfishing
Despite challenging swell and weather conditions, the 2021 Albany Salmon Spectacular was a…
Concern over popular salmon beach ‘boulder blockade’ four-wheel drive access closure
Recfishwest is calling on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) to…
Scott’s Species – shark mackerel, a slashing surface speedster
In the latest edition of Scott's Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan discusses…
A new era for land-based fishing in Esperance as new jetty opens
The new Esperance Jetty is officially open at last, unlocking land-based fishing access…
Salmon Slam 2021’s second phase goes to the wire as Woodsy and Stoney go salmon-for-salmon!
A defiant Peter ‘Stoney’ Stonehouse has made a last-ditch effort to pip reigning…
Dedicated Derby fishers hit the road to tell marine park planners how important recfishing in the Buccaneer Archipelago is for their community
A group of Derby fishers took two days out of their busy lives…
Science at GAMEX bolstering research to make WA fishing better
One-hundred and sixty-four tag-and-released billfish, including 110 black marlin and 13 blue marlin,…
Pool of $5,000 on offer for Salmon Slam fishers who catch a tagged salmon
The joy of catching salmon with family and friends is priceless, but imagine…
Scott’s Species – queen snapper, an eye-catching hard-fighter
For Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan, queen snapper are an awesome species to…
Sensational south coast fishing on show at Esperance’s biggest fishing event
Samson fish tipping the scales at more than 20kg, eye-catching harlequin fish, snapper…
Scott’s Species – King George whiting, a fish fit for royals
Named after Albany's King George Sound, King George whiting are an absolute favourite…
WA’s game fishing spotlight to shine on Exmouth at annual GAMEX
Game fishers from across the State are readying their rods, reels and lures…