News Archive
Scott’s Species – grey mackerel, the lesser known brother of the Spanish mackerel
Broad-barred Spanish mackerel, or more commonly know as grey mackerel compared to their more commonly caught narrow-barred brethren, are an intriguing fish to me! Writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan. Species…
Record survey response shows just how much you care about west coast demersals
Recfishwest has been extremely pleased with the fishing community’s response to our recent survey seeking views and ideas on new management action to support the continued recovery of pink snapper and dhufish…
Exmouth’s King Reef latest underwater images show a thriving marine wonderland established in less than four years
They are spectacular images of a colourful, thriving marine ecosystem – habitats teeming with abundant fish, algae and coral. These images taken and shared with Recfishwest by award-winning underwater photographer…
Salmon Slam 2022 second phase: more action, more salmon and more prizes!
Phase two of the 2022 Salmon Slam saw some great catches of 80cm-plus salmon with many being caught on the south-west coast and with reports now popping up of salmon being caught as far north as Mandurah! The final…
Scott’s Species – permit, a fly fishers’ dream catch
Permit, aka snub-nosed dart, are sort of on my bucket list, but at the same time aren’t really. Confused? Try being me! We have two species of permit in WA, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan, and they are…
Trout stocking and tourism gets a Government boost in the South West
The WA State Government has committed to undertaking an economic analysis of freshwater fishing in the South West and to develop a business plan to upgrade DPIRD’s Pemberton Freshwater Research Centre. (more…)
Fish responsibly for demersals, urges Lancelin fishing guru
Fishing writer and land-based fishing tour operator Peter Fullarton is urging anglers to do more to reduce demersal fish mortality. (more…)
West coast demersal consultation update
Recfishwest has received an excellent response to our west coast demersal survey so far as part of the first phase of a five-month consultation process to give recreational fishers the chance to have their say in…
Lake Kununurra barra fishing website launched
The Lake Kununurra Barramundi Stocking Group (LKBSG) has launched its new website designed to helping locals and travelling anglers catch more barra from Lake Kununurra. (more…)
Gearing up with new tackle for an Awesome Autumn of Salmon
The Awesome Autumn of Salmon is in full swing, with hundreds of anglers already competing in the Salmon Slam 2022. (more…)
Recfishwest recommends increasing the herring bag limit to 20
Fishers are supportive of increasing the herring bag limit to 20, our survey has found, with Recfishwest encouraging Fisheries Minister Don Punch to heed and act upon fishers’ calls. (more…)
Scott’s Species – sailfish, one of the ocean’s fastest fish
I have never really caught the marlin bug, but I do have an undoubted soft spot for sailfish as the billfish of the people, writes Western Angler’s Scott Coghlan in this week’s Scott’s Species…
In other news… some of the things happening in the world of WA fishing this month
There’s plenty of news to report in WA’s recreational fishing world at the moment, so much so, we couldn’t fit all of it into the latest Broadcast! If you’re not signed-up yet, click here…
Time to have your say on the future of west coast demersals
In February, Fisheries Minister Don Punch announced catches of west coast demersal scalefish, including favourites like dhuies and pinkies, will be halved from 750t to 375t. (more…)
Another 300,000 barra released into Lake Kununurra!
This week another 150,000 barramundi fingerlings – which are about 60 days old – were successfully released into Lake Kununurra, with another 150,000 barra set to be released next week. These two releases will…
Salmon Slam 2022 first phase wraps up with prizes galore for winners!
After some intense fishing competition, the winners of the opening round of the 2022 Salmon Slam are set to collect some awesome fishing prizes, after the first phase came to an end yesterday. Salmon Slam 2022 is…
Scott’s Species – harlequin fish, the coral trout of the south
In this week’s Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan turns his attention to one of the most eye-catching fish off the WA coast — harlequin fish. Species: Harlequin fish, Othos dentex…
Recfishwest to play a leading role in mapping out a bright future for herring
Recfishwest has been asked by Fisheries Minister Don Punch to play a lead role on a working group that will develop a comprehensive forward-looking plan for the future management of herring. As we recently reported…