News Archive
Perth’s ‘silver ghost’ busters on the city’s doorstep
With skyscrapers and buildings reflecting along the Swan River at the South Perth foreshore, the waterway in the heart of WA’s capital city has to be one of the most accessible mulloway locations in the country…
Scott’s Spots – Mandurah, the underrated fishing gem
With a variety of species on offer in its wide array of aquatic environments, the coastal town of Mandurah, has a little bit of something for everyone. Read what Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan has to say about…
Fab FADs photo – comp winner, winner, chicken… Stella!
How’s this for a ripper fishing photo!? (more…)
New fishing platform for Bunbury fishers sets standard for more land-based fishing access across the State
Bunbury recfishers are celebrating a long-awaited victory after the newly refurbished Bunbury Service Jetty was officially opened for public fishing today. (more…)
Donate your fish skeletons to science for the chance to win a fishing trip of a lifetime to the sensational Montebello Islands
Recfishers who donate their dhuie, pinkie, baldie, King George, herring and tailor frames to science for stock assessments will be in the running to win a fishing trip of a lifetime to the magnificent Montebello…
Tackle Shop Talk – Jeni Gates, Exmouth Tackle World
Restrictions are easing, winter is settling in and our tackle stores are open and waiting for you to pay them a visit. Tackle stores play an essential role in our fishing community and the knowledge of the owner…
5,000 steps forward in developing a yellowtail kingfish stocking program in a WA first
Keen metropolitan recfishers’ prospects of landing a powerful yellowtail kingfish have been boosted, after Recfishwest helped release 5,000 juveniles from Fremantle as part of a WA-first initiative. (more…)
Scott’s Spots – Albany, the spot with something for everyone
In this week’s edition of Scott’s Spots, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan takes us to his hometown of Albany to tell us all about the awesome fishing on offer in such a beautiful part of WA. From…
Stay safe while fishing this winter
Whether fishing from the boat, beach or casting a line from the rocks, recfishers need to make safe fishing a priority and plan for a safe fishing experience particularly in the winter months, says Recfishwest Safe…
Broome fishing community buoyed with excitement by trailblazing FADs deployment
Recfishers in Broome are buzzing at the prospect of wetting a line at the town’s newly deployed nearshore FADs. (more…)
Tackle Shop Talk – Matt Pullella, Trailblazers Albany
Restrictions are easing, winter is settling in and our tackle stores are open and waiting for you to pay them a visit. Tackle stores play an essential role in our fishing industry and the knowledge of the owner and…
Scott’s Spots – superb fishing options in Jurien Bay
Jurien Bay has become a favourite getaway for metro fishers and it’s not hard to understand why, writes Western Anglers’ Scott Coghlan in the latest edition of Scott’s Spots. (more…)
Angel ring used in Sugar Loaf Rock rescue
Angel rings are an important component of Recfishwest’s State-wide Safe Fishing Program and they save lives. (more…)
Scott’s Spots – Mackerel Islands, there’s nowhere quite like it!
There is nowhere in Western Australia quite like the Mackerel Islands, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in the latest edition of Scott’s Spots. (more…)
Tackle shop talk – Murray Johnson, Southern Sports and Tackle
Local tackle shops are often at the beating heart of local fishing communities yet their owners and staff, with a wealth of knowledge and experience between them, often remain the unsung heroes. Through this weekly…
Carnarvon artificial reef takes a big step forward to becoming a reality
Carnarvon is one step closer to becoming home to WA’s newest artificial reef following recent consultation with Carnarvon’s recfishers and community leaders. (more…)
Tackle Shop Talk – Bernice Gillam, Augusta X-treme Outdoor Sports and Camping
Our fishing community is made up of many dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable people – take tackle stores, for example. The local knowledge and expertise to be had from your local tackle store staff is…
Scott’s Spots – Denham, the gateway to Shark Bay
It’s the gateway to Shark Bay and as such Denham deserves to be held in the highest regard by West Aussie anglers, reports Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s Scott’s Spots. (more…)