News Archive
Magic day in the Bay of Isles at Esperance’s premier fishing comp
Ever heard of a fisher reeling in $16,000 in cold, hard cash? Well, it’s exactly what Brett Thorpe did at this year’s Esperance Archipelago Offshore Angling Classic. (more…)
Herring stock recovery: Do you think the bag limit should be restored to 30 herring?
As we recently reported, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) latest fisheries scientific assessment has shown WA’s herring stocks have strongly recovered, following…
Scott’s Species – brown trout, a memorable freshwater catch
They might be an introduced species, but I must admit I love brown trout. They hold a special place in my angling heart, Scott Coghlan of the Western Angler writes, perhaps as a result of several trips to New…
Scott’s Species – wahoo, a rapid bluewater pelagic
Really, if there is a species I probably shouldn’t write about, it would be wahoo, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s edition of Scott’s Species! For many years I failed to catch…
Catch a salmon for a chance to land awesome fishing prizes this autumn
It’s a sight for sore eyes — the first salmon school you spot for the autumn. (more…)
Sensational stocking sees 100,000 snapper released into metro waters!
A 100-day-old pink snapper swimming through the seagrass meadows of Cockburn Sound – one of the most important nursery habitats based on the city’s doorstep. (more…)
A West Coast demersal update
Recfishwest understands the science has shown the recovery of some our favourite fish in the West Coast Bioregion is not tracking as well as hoped or expected. (more…)
Herring stocks recovered thanks to WA fishers
Almost every west and south coast fisher can recall catching a herring and, for many youngsters, it’s the first fish they ever catch, while for others, herring is their go-to bread-and-butter fishing species. (more…
Scott’s Species – southern calamari, an inshore delicacy
Southern calamari are very popular and for good reason, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s Scott’s Species. Species: Southern calamari, Sepioteuthis australis Eating: 5 stars ID…
Recfishwest welcomes Daiwa on board as a community fish stocking partner
They’re one of the world’s leading fishing brands and now they’re set to help make WA fishing even better! (more…)
Chasing the mighty marron with a freshwater fishing expert
For Recfishwest Operations Officer Sam Russell, the month-long marron fishing season is the best time of the year! The self-confessed “marron maniac” is one of the State’s 10,000 marron licence…
Summer of school holiday fishing fun at free south coast clinics
Black bream, flounder, whiting, herring, flathead and even blue swimmer crabs – these were some of the species the next generation of WA fishers hooked into while enjoying great fishing during the Southern Tour of…
Scott’s Species – yellowfin whiting, a flats fishing fascination
In recent years, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan, there has been a massive surge in interest in yellowfin whiting fishing in the bottom half of WA. Species: Yellowfin whiting, Sillago schombergkii Eating…
Scott’s Species – rainbow trout, somewhere over the rainbow
In the final Scott’s Species for 2021, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan casts his eye (or fly!) at rainbow trout. Species: Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss Eating: 3 stars ID: Rainbows have a prominent…
Scott’s Species – blue swimmer crab, a staple of the WA summer
‘Tis the season to be jolly… especially if you live in the metro area and love catching a feed of crabs, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s edition of Scott’s Species…
A $3 million commitment to rebuild the Leschenault Estuary’s important jetty
Important fishing access is set to be restored for fishers to the south of Bunbury, after the McGowan Government revealed it was committing funds to help rebuild the Leschenault Estuary’s jetty. (more…)
Government reveals next steps to protect Exmouth Gulf’s wilderness experiences
The State Government has announced its plans to establish a new marine park for the eastern and southern parts of the world-class Exmouth Gulf in order to protect its wilderness experiences. (more…)
Bitter disappointment as Ocean Reef development leads to loss of day’s fishing
This summer, licensed abalone recfishers will be able to gather abalone in the zone, from Guilderton to Busselton, for four days – marking a loss of one day. (more…)