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UPDATE: Latest update on the Swan River algal bloom
SWAN RIVER ALGAL BLOOM UPDATE 01 MAY 2020 Department of Health is reminding people that the warning associated with persisting toxic Alexandrium algal in the Swan and Canning Rivers remains in effect. Fish, crabs…
UPDATED 22.6.20: Recfishing and COVID-19 your questions answered
Q. Is fishing a recommended activity now that some restrictions are being lifted? A. Yes, very much so – with home isolation now well and truly lifted, it’s a great time to get you and the kids out for a…
Our ongoing commitment to you creating great fishing experiences in WA forever
We are certainly not out of the woods yet, but significantly decreasing COVID-19 daily infection rates in WA would suggest the measures put in place are being effective in ‘flattening the curve’ and protecting our…
Can’t fish? Then get ready to fish!
Many West Aussie fishers are stepping up and making the big sacrifice for their families and community by staying at home and not going fishing unless essential in line with Government guidelines to help slow down…
Stay safe, be responsible this Easter and support your local tackle dealer
Easter is normally a time when we all like to go and wet a line – for many families it is a time to teach children to catch herring or try their luck chasing salmon, while for others it is simply an…
Looking after yourself, your family and your business during the COVID-19 crisis
For many in our community, the world as we know feels like it’s turned upside down right now. Many are doing it tough – those who have lost their jobs or are facing redundancy, those who are battling to keep their…
Keeping yourself and the community safe during the COVID-19 crisis
We hope you and your families are well and keeping safe during these challenging times. Following the Government’s recent announcement about everyone needing to stay at home unless for essential reasons, we have…
COVID-19 crisis – Be safe, be responsible and follow Government guidelines
Recfishwest is urging all WA fishers to take responsibility during the COVID-19 crisis and follow all the recommended precautions by the Government around social distancing and non-essential travel between regions…
Recfishers’ experiences and views of shark bite-off sought through online survey
Recfishers and charter operators are being asked to complete an online survey gauging their views and experiences of shark bite-offs when fishing An announcement was made by the Fisheries Minister Peter Tinley…
Expect Exmouth FADs to fire fast!
Some positive news for fishers in or heading to Exmouth – we were delighted to deploy three new FADs off Exmouth as part of our ongoing three-year trial Statewide FADs program launched in November. Despite all the…
Salmon Slam first-wave winners bag a swag of awesome prizes!
We are super-excited to announce the worthy winners of Phase 1 (1-12 March) of the inaugural Salmon Slam 2020 competition! More than 1,000 fishers registered for the competition in the first two weeks and the comp…
Making the Salmon Slam a slammin’ success!
Thanks to all of you who’ve already signed up to our inaugural three-month long free Salmon Fishing comp – the Salmon Slam 2020 – and downloaded the app either in iOS or Android formats. As this is the first year…
Salmon Slam Sponsors
We would like to say a big thank-you to all of our sponsors for this years Salmon Slam event! Platinum Sponsors: Gold Sponsors: Silver Sponsors:
FADs in focus: State-wide trial program update
Following the launch of our trial FADs network back in November last year, we are getting excited to be in a position to deploy four new FADs off Exmouth opening up more fantastic fishing opportunities for local…
Putting a price on the West Aussie salmon fishing experience
How do you put a price on pursuing and catching a southern icon – the mighty West Aussie salmon? (more…)
The Great Southern Salmon Campout 2020
Fancy a crack at catching one the best land-based sportfish in the world? Would you like to learn some cool tips and tricks to improve your salmon fishing, including lure and bait fishing, beach casting tuition and…
Snapper Guardians 2020 – the biggest and best yet!
What an awesome turn-out for Snapper Guardians 2020 – the biggest and best yet! Hundreds of fishing families turned up to help us release 5,000 juvenile pink snapper into Cockburn Sound – showing how…
The Striped Mauler ready to stir up some salmon
Eight-year-old Abigail Meyza never imagined she would be designing a limited edition Halco 120 lure for thousands of fishers across WA, but this is exactly what she achieved after entering our 2019 Recfishwest ‘…