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An ocean-friendly solution to plastic-free fishing to protect our waterways
Perth-based company Mendolia Seafoods has launched an innovative and ocean-friendly alternative to plastic mulie bags in an effort to reduce litter in our oceans, rivers, estuaries and streams. Recfishwest…
Send Us Your Skeletons winner set for fishing trip of a lifetime to the magnificent Montebellos
A decision to donate multiple dhuie and pink snapper frames to the latest West Coast demersal scalefish stock assessment has booked Lisa Woolfenden on a six-day charter to the Montebello Islands – and she’s amped…
Scott’s Spots – Kununurra, a remote treasure in WA’s vast Kimberley
A mere 45km from the Northern Territory border, remote WA town Kununurra provides a terrific base to explore parts of the vast Kimberley – WA’s northernmost region. Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan…
Scott’s Spots – Esperance, more than just spectacular scenery
In the latest edition of Scott’s Spots, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan takes us to Esperance to highlight the popular tourist destination’s incredible fishing. From casting a line along its vast…
Cockburn Sound’s pink snapper stocks on the line after State Government accepts Taskforce’s flawed report
Recfishwest is bitterly disappointed that our persistent and serious concerns around any development on Cockburn Sound’s environment and fish stocks have been repeatedly ignored by the Westport Taskforce. (more…
A recfishing boost package resulting in more places to fish and more fish to catch!
Recfishwest welcomes today’s announcement by the Premier Mark McGowan and Fisheries Minister Peter Tinley of a multi-million-dollar package focused on fishing including three new artificial reefs, fish stocking…
Carnarvon community’s hard-work opens much-needed fascine access
Carnarvon boat fishers should be cautiously optimistic today after the McGowan Government pledged $7 million to help solve ongoing boat access issues at the fascine as part of its WA Recovery Plan. (more…)
WA Government extends State-wide Safe Fishing Strategy
Recfishwest Safe Fishing Ambassador Scott Coghlan and members of the Albany fishing community joined the Fisheries Minister Peter Tinley in Albany today to announce the State-wide Safe Fishing Strategy’s…
Scott’s Spots – Montebello Islands, a magnificent destination
If you are rugged up and shivering through the cold in the southern half of the State at the moment, you’re probably dreaming of WA’s warm northern destinations. In this week’s edition of ‘Scott…
Scientists get their teeth into shark-bite off study
Shark bite offs are a big issue all around our State and fishery scientists trialling a range of deterrents have carried out their first test-run filming sharks savagely hitting baited hooks and hooked fish in the…
Brand new $10 million fishing platform to replace Woodman Point’s Ammo Jetty!
One of Perth’s most iconic fishing spots is set to receive an almost $10 million makeover to replace its renowned, but decaying, jetty in a major victory for land-based metro anglers. (more…)
Scott’s Spots – Steep Point, one of the greatest fishing locations on Earth
When it comes to iconic West Australian fishing spots it is hard to go past Steep Point at the extremities of Shark Bay. In the latest edition of Scott’s Spots, Western Angler’s Scott Coghlan heads to…
People power wins out for new South West boat ramp
In a big win for the South West boat fishing community, the State Government has released a tender to build a new boat ramp and jetty at Canal Rocks, near Yallingup. (more…)
Scott’s Spots – Broome, long a favoured destination
In this COVID-19 world, West Australians are discovering the joys of travelling within their own State. Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan details the world-class fishing on offer at the famous Kimberley coastal…
Roebuck Bay threadfin comp to put Broome fishers to the test
Many Broome fishers are hoping to land a record-breaking threadfin salmon from Roebuck Bay during an annual tournament held at the world-class fishery on the Kimberley town’s doorstep. (more…)
Abundant fish stocks prompt metro land-based fishers to think pink
Austin Prosser-Brightling doesn’t need to get out on a boat to catch big pink snapper. (more…)
Scott’s Spots – Carnarvon, exciting fishing action in a fine destination
In this week’s edition of Scott’s Spots, Western Anglers’ Scott Coghlan reminisces on his days as a young boy fishing in Carnarvon. The trip down memory lane will flood your mind with images of…
Scott’s Spots – Pemberton, your South West escape
Nestled among the dense Karri forest, the picturesque town of Pemberton offers a unique freshwater fishing experience for Western Australian anglers, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in the latest edition…