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Follow the fish, keep it safe – Chris Dixon backs beach fishing for salmon this Easter
With the great West Aussie salmon run underway, experienced South Coast angler Chris Dixon is urging fishers to hit the beaches this Easter for safer and crucially more successful fishing. Known for his popular Dixon’…
Fishing for Science program shines and pending WA records galore at GAMEX 2026.
More than 300 billfish tagged, pending fishing records aplenty, more than 50 samples collected for our Fishing for Science Program, a cracking 70-strong kids fishing clinic – it was quite the week at the 58th GAMEX…
Exmouth fishers provide input early into marine park plans
Planning has formally begun for the proposed Exmouth Gulf Marine Park – and Recfishwest is pleased to see local fishers consulted early. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) kicked off…
Have your say on proposed changes to WA’s blue swimmer crab rules
Recreational crabbers are being encouraged to have their say on proposed changes to blue swimmer crab fishing rules in WA’s West Coast bioregion, with DPIRD’s public consultation now open. Recfishwest is encouraging…
National park mobile coverage boost welcome for Albany fishers
Recfishwest has welcomed the completion of a new Telstra mobile base station improving coverage across key parts of Torndirrup National Park – a practical safety upgrade for one of Western Australia’s most spectacular…
Exmouth Gulf Marine Park planning starts – engage early
Planning has now formally begun for the proposed Exmouth Gulf Marine Park – and if you fish the Gulf, it’s important to get informed and involved early. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and…
Demersal reset: a more secure fishing future for the fishery begins to take shape
Few decisions in fisheries management land harder than those that close a fishery. And for many WA fishers, the disappointment and frustration of the recent closure to demersal fishing on the west coast are real. We…
Snapper Guardians’ 500-plus strong crowd releases 5,000 juvenile pinkies into Cockburn Sound
Hundreds of local fishers and families turned out for this year’s Snapper Guardians event, joining Recfishwest to hand-release 5,000 juvenile pink snapper into Cockburn Sound. The fish were released at 111-days old…
Recfishwest opposes proposed fishing exclusion at C.Y. O’Connor erosion reef
UPDATE 31 July: The City of Cockburn has asked the State Government to ban fishing around the erosion reef at C.Y. O’Connor Beach in Cockburn Sound. Recfishwest has been working with the City on this issue since…
Why the demersal changes are good for recreational fishing in the long run
We know the recent demersal decisions have landed hard for many recreational fishers. Losing access to demersal fishing in the West Coast Bioregion for 20 months is tough, and for some fishers, it has been genuinely…
WA’s biggest community fish stocking event – Snapper Guardians – returns for 2026!
Snapper Guardians is back! This cherished community-driven fish stocking event will return to Jervoise Bay Dog Beach at Woodman Point, Cockburn Sound on Saturday, 7 February. It’s an open event for the community to…
Recfishwest angel ring and ‘local heroes’ help save teenager’s life in South-West
A teenager from Karridale has thankfully been rescued by a Recfishwest angel ring after being swept out to sea at Cosy Corner, near Hamelin Bay. The recent rescue unfolded when 13-year-old Max found himself caught in…
Dampier Artificial Reef delivers a new fishing hotspot for the Pilbara
Pilbara fishers and visiting anglers now have an exciting new fishing destination to explore, with the Dampier Artificial Reef installed off the back of Rosemary Island in the Dampier Archipelago. Purpose-built to…
Reeling in new members: exploring Perth’s game fishing boom
The growing realisation that catching a large pelagic or billfish off Perth is easier to experience than once thought has seen a remarkable surge in game fishing activities in the metro. This growing popularity of…
How to catch a wide variety of species this summer
With the arrival of summer comes an increase in both the heat and fishing opportunities for West Aussies – and Recfishwest wants you to have the best chance to catch many great species on offer. Whether its catching…
Demersal changes – some of your frequent questions answered
We’ve received plenty of questions from many keen fishers seeking clarity on the recent demersal fisheries changes. We’ve worked to provide answers and clarity as best we can, sharing what we currently understand…
Recfishwest’s Community Grants recipients for 2026 – and how they’re improving fishing across WA!
Whether it be fishing clubs or local businesses – community groups across WA can single-handedly improve fishing across the state when they are backed in with adequate support and resources. That is why over the last…
Exmouth delivers another memorable fishing clinic for Clontarf academies
It doesn’t get much better for a West Aussie youngster than catching awesome Gascoyne species and following it up with a game of beach cricket! Recfishwest recently held another successful kids fishing clinic in…