News Archive
Seeking answers around the future of Cockburn Sound fishing from key decision-makers
In August, Recfishwest expressed “bitter disappointment” after the State Government accepted the Westport Taskforce’s flawed recommendation to build a new port in Cockburn Sound. (more…)
Using release weights to protect demersals
UPDATE: As of 1 July, 2021, all boats across WA line fishing for demersal species must carry a release weight. To give undersized or unwanted demersal fish experiencing barotrauma the best chance of survival a…
Doing your bit to help with the recovery of West Coast demersal stocks
The west coast demersal closure ends today with dhuies, pinkies and baldies all back on the Chrissie lunch menu from tomorrow, 16 December. (more…)
Scott’s Species – mulloway, a sought-after but sometimes elusive wonder
Found in rivers, estuaries and at beaches, the sometimes elusive mulloway, often dubbed ‘silver ghosts’, are a fantastic fish to chase at many WA fishers. With many angling enthusiasts attempting to…
Abalone fishers revving up to hit the reefs for opening day of newly expanded metro season
WA abalone fishers are gearing up to hit the metro reefs this Saturday to get stuck into a great fishery on Perth’s doorstep. Abalone enthusiasts flock to abalone hotspots along the Perth coast once the season…
Controversial Subsea 7 pipeline construction and shipping facility for Exmouth Gulf CANNED!
Recfishwest is pleased proposed plans to build a pipeline fabrication and launching facility south of Exmouth, which posed a big threat to the area’s special wilderness values and the fishing experiences they…
Scott’s Species – skippy, a bread-and-butter staple for WA fishers
For Western Angler editor and fishing extraordinaire Scott Coghlan, skippy are one of his favourite species to catch for a raft of reasons. Read his expert insights into the humble bread-and-butter species in the…
Albany recfishers eagerly anticipate the latest artificial reef to be announced off WA
The touted Albany artificial reef is closer to reality, after Recfishwest met with Great Southern recfishers and community leaders at the portside town last week to identify possible locations. (more…)
Another 100,000 barramundi stocked in lovely Lake Kununurra
A trailblazing Lake Kununurra fish stocking program is getting tantalizingly close to the one million fish stocked mark, after another 100,000 barra were released in the fishing gem in the Kimberley yesterday…
Fish stocking is king with 10,000 more yellowtail kingfish released
The evolution of a comprehensive metro fish stocking program took another big step forward today, with the release of a further 10,000 yellowtail kingfish from South Mole at Fremantle. (more…)
Alexandrium ‘here to stay’ but Swan-Canning to remain open for recreational crabbing this summer
With the opening of the crabbing season next Tuesday 1 December, crabbers are likely to see some yellow caution signs along the river advising them not to eat mussels or crab guts. (more…)
Scott’s Species – yellowtail kingfish, a torpedo-shaped sportfishing speedster
With Recfishwest helping release 10,000 juvenile yellowtail kingfish off South Mole near Fremantle this week, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan was keen to feature the awesome sportfish in the latest edition of…
Great result for abalone fishers after metro management plan pays off
It’s always great to see a fishery management plan work – and thanks to careful management of the metro abalone fishery with the State’s 17,500-plus licensed abalone fishers sticking to the rules – WA abalone…
Scott’s Species – bartail flathead, a shallow water sensation
For many WA fishers, summer is the ideal time to target flathead. Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan explores the sought-after bartail flathead in this week’s edition of Scott’s Species. (more…)
Recfishwest 2020 Annual General Meeting – reflecting on a year of great gains despite big challenges
A resilient Recfishwest has celebrated a positive 12 months of making WA fishing better, despite unprecedented challenges to the recfishing sector and industry brought by COVID-19. (more…)
Scott’s Species – Australian herring, fun for every fisher
In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan discusses the humble Australian herring! From first-time fishers to seasoned anglers, herring provide a world of fun to catch for all…
Metro FADs lure in hard-fighting pelagics and sportfishing lovers this summer
Many mad-keen Perth boat fishers have been asking: “when are Recfishwest’s metro fish aggregation devices (FADs) being redeployed?”. (more…)
Scott’s Species – dolphinfish, fast-growing and stunning acrobats
In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan features the hard-fighting dolphinfish! With unmistakable striking colours, the acrobatic sportfish are a popular target at…