Scott’s Species – sailfish, one of the ocean’s fastest fish April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 I have never really caught the marlin bug, but I do have an…
In other news… some of the things happening in the world of WA fishing this month April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 There's plenty of news to report in WA's recreational fishing world at the…
Time to have your say on the future of west coast demersals April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 In February, Fisheries Minister Don Punch announced catches of west coast demersal scalefish,…
Salmon Slam 2022 first phase wraps up with prizes galore for winners! April 1, 2022April 4, 2022 After some intense fishing competition, the winners of the opening round of the…
Another 300,000 barra released into Lake Kununurra! April 1, 2022April 7, 2022 This week another 150,000 barramundi fingerlings – which are about 60 days old…
Scott’s Species – harlequin fish, the coral trout of the south March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 In this week's Scott's Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan turns his attention…
Recfishwest to play a leading role in mapping out a bright future for herring March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 Recfishwest has been asked by Fisheries Minister Don Punch to play a lead…
Magic day in the Bay of Isles at Esperance’s premier fishing comp March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 Ever heard of a fisher reeling in $16,000 in cold, hard cash? Well,…
Herring stock recovery: Do you think the bag limit should be restored to 30 herring? March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 As we recently reported, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD)…
Scott’s Species – brown trout, a memorable freshwater catch March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 They might be an introduced species, but I must admit I love brown…
Scott’s Species – wahoo, a rapid bluewater pelagic March 4, 2022March 1, 2022 Really, if there is a species I probably shouldn’t write about, it would…
Catch a salmon for a chance to land awesome fishing prizes this autumn March 1, 2022March 9, 2022 It’s a sight for sore eyes — the first salmon school you spot…
Sensational stocking sees 100,000 snapper released into metro waters! February 21, 2022February 22, 2022 A 100-day-old pink snapper swimming through the seagrass meadows of Cockburn Sound –…
A West Coast demersal update February 18, 2022February 28, 2022 Recfishwest understands the science has shown the recovery of some our favourite fish…
Herring stocks recovered thanks to WA fishers February 15, 2022March 15, 2022 Almost every west and south coast fisher can recall catching a herring and,…
Scott’s Species – southern calamari, an inshore delicacy February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 Southern calamari are very popular and for good reason, writes Western Angler editor…