News Archive
Dion’s delighted after snaring hard-fought fourth phase of Salmon Slam
Dion Damon simply loves salmon fishing. (more…)
A new safe and accessible fishing mecca off Perth’s north for small boat owners
Imagine targeting yellowtail kingfish, Sambos or pink snapper at a fishing mecca covering four Optus Stadium playing fields worth of ocean floor at a safe and easily-accessible location off Perth’s north coastline…
Proposed Buccaneer Archipelago marine parks public comment period extended to 11 June – Recfishwest urges fishers to have their say
Recfishwest is encouraging fishers to have their say on the proposed Buccaneer Archipelago marine parks before the public comment period ends, after the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions …
Scott’s Species – cobia, an enigmatic and powerful sportfish
Often found cruising alongside sharks or manta rays, cobia are a formidable opponent for anglers in WA’s north, according to Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan. In this week’s edition of Scott’s…
Biodegradable Bait Box draws in ocean-caring fishers
A biodegradable alternative to plastic packaging of bait products? Surely, it’s a no-brainer? (more…)
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 fish ladder to help trout travel upstream at Nanga Brook – a much-loved South West freshwater fishery. (more…)
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 – Carnarvon’s 123-year-old One Mile Jetty – which was severely damaged by the wrath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja. (more…)
It’s a Salmon Slam double wham as South West salmon chaser Stoney makes it two phase wins in a row!
Avid salmon fisher Peter ‘Stoney’ Stonehouse has claimed back-to-back Salmon Slam phases, winning the competition’s third stage from fellow mad-keen angler Nathan Woods. (more…)
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 editor Scott Coghlan in the latest edition of Scott’s Species. (more…)
Salmon Spectacular serves up spectacular weekend of southern sportfishing
Despite challenging swell and weather conditions, the 2021 Albany Salmon Spectacular was a great success with more than 120 fishers – many of who competed in family teams – taking part in the inaugural competition…
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 urgently address strong concerns around a sudden and unexpected closure of the Hooley Road 4WD beach access point to…
Scott’s Species – shark mackerel, a slashing surface speedster
In the latest edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan discusses shark mackerel. The speedsters don’t get as big as Spanish mackerel, however, sharkies are a great sportfish in…
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 to the town’s passionate recreational fishers. (more…)
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 phase-winner Nathan Woods and claim the second phase of the 2021 Salmon Slam. (more…)
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 to make a mid-week round trip of 440 km to understand better and provide input into the proposed Buccaneer Archipelago Marine Parks in the Kimberley…
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, 5.85kg queenfish on 1kg line and much, much more — the 53rd GAMEX once again did not disappoint! (more…)
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 if you were lucky enough to hook a tagged fish from a huge school which could potentially net you five grand in cold, hard cash? (more…
Scott’s Species – queen snapper, an eye-catching hard-fighter
For Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan, queen snapper are an awesome species to target for a host of reasons. Scott takes a closer look at queen snapper, and their eye-catching blue and yellow striped colouration…