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Vision of Exmouth artificial reef’s two-year evolution is fit for a King
In the two years since King Reef – Australia’s biggest artificial reef – was deployed off Exmouth, the local community and Recfiswest have watched with awe as it has developed into a flourishing fishing playground…
Scott’s Spots – the best fishing locations across our sensational State
Since May this year, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan has taken Recfishwest members to some of the best fishing locations WA has to offer in his incredibly popular weekly column — Scott’s Spots. (more…
Scott Species – golden trevally, hard-fighting and determined beasts
Since May, Western Angler editor and fishing guru Scott Coghlan has taken our readers to WA’s many amazing fishing locations in his weekly series, Scott’s Spots. The popular segment, written exclusively…
Get set for a crazy summer of crayfish!
Fishers are busy preparing their cray pots and dive gear as one of WA’s top western rock lobster experts predicted a “bumper season” confirming this year’s anticipated ‘whites run’ is only about a fortnight away. …
Help steer the future direction of recfishing in WA
Do you have a legal or financial background and want to help steer the future direction of recfishing in WA? If you answer ‘yes’ to both these question, Recfishwest is keen to hear from you – we are currently…
More artificial reefs plus more FADs equals even better fishing this summer!
Fast facts: Long-awaited metro reef gets the green light for early 2021, 7km off Ocean Reef; First modules poured for Carnarvon Reef with consultation about to begin for Albany artificial reef; Second year of…
Recfishwest State-wide Fishing Report – 23/10/2020
Due to a glitch with our e-newsletter monkeys, we are sorry we have been unable to send out our highly acclaimed fishing report exclusively to our members this week. So for one week only, we are posting this week…
Canal Rocks boat ramp upgrade launch-ready by ‘end of January’
UPDATE, as at 9 February, 2021: Construction halted from Christmas to mid-January to allow for the existing boating facilities to be used during the peak period. Construction resumed in mid-January, with the ramp…
Scott’s Spots – the Rowley Shoals, a remote and pristine fishing paradise
Only a few hundred people a year get to visit the Rowleys due to distance and weather, which is perhaps why the Rowley Shoals remains one of the iconic fishing destinations of Western Australia, writes fishing…
Scott’s Spots – Kalgan River, more than just one of WA’s finest bream fishing locations
Albany’s Kalgan River has long had a reputation as one of WA’s finest bream fishing locations, but actually has more to offer than just trophy blacks. Western Angler Editor Scott Coghlan reflects on some of his…
One million seeds to rejuvenate Cockburn Sound’s seagrass snapper sanctuary
Divers, families, boaties and fishers are being urged rally around next month for a community-driven seeding project to restore Cockburn Sound’s seagrass – an important nursery ground for many fish species. (more…
West coast demersal survey response shows recfishers care passionately about the fishery’s future
Recfishwest recently asked west coast demersal recfishers to participate in a survey regarding the fishery’s future. (more…)
Seeking your views through our possession limits survey
Recfishwest has recently received correspondence from the Fisheries Minister Peter Tinley, seeking our advice and views on whether the current State-wide possession limit levels are still appropriate. (more…)
Esperance’s new jetty on track to be ready to fish by March 2021
Esperance’s fishing community is closer to resecuring land-based fishing accessibility which has been lost for five years, with confirmation the town’s new $7.5 million jetty is half-way complete. “We had hoped the…
Scott’s Spots – Kuri Bay, a pearl in the Kimberley’s fishing crown
A stunning bay encompassing the Kimberley’s exhilarating surroundings, Kuri Bay is a must visit fishing location for all mad-keen WA fishers, writes Western Angler Editor Scott Coghlan in the latest edition…
Offshore infrastructure research opens up a new frontier for North West fishing
Recfishwest CEO Dr Andrew Rowland has challenged WA’s fishers to watch the footage below and not get excited! (more…)
Troutfest a tremendous success celebrating WA’s freshwater fishing
More than 1000 safely released rainbow and brown trout, 300 smiling faces and one freshwater reservoir full to the brim with fish — safe to say Recfishwest’s booked-out Troutfest was a roaring success. (more…
One million reasons to visit Kununurra and fish for big barra
If you haven’t fished Kununurra, there’s one million reasons why you should – barramundi! (more…)