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Metro abalone season dates announced
The four dates of the upcoming West Coast abalone season have been announced, so get ready to get geared up for abs! Over the upcoming summer season, recreational abalone fishing will take place over one-hour…
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Correct blowfish care – keep our marine ecosystems clean and pets safe
Abundant throughout estuaries and coastal waters across the South-West of WA, blowfish or “blowies” are often regarded by anglers as a menace, with schools of blowies making quick work of baits and decreasing a…
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Recfishwest 2022 Annual General Meeting – celebrating the year’s triumphs in the face of challenges for WA fishing
We reflected on a successful but challenging 12 months at Recfishwest’s 2022 Annual General Meeting in protecting, promoting and creating better fishing experiences for the wider WA community. From 1.13 million…
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Scott’s Species – Long-nose emperor, the forearm burners
Long-nosed emperor Lethrinus olivaceus Eating: 3 stars ID – Extended snout, mottled blue/grey colouration. I will never forget my first long-nosed emperor. We were fishing off Ningaloo Reef in around 50m and I had…
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Giving some mussel muscle to the Peel-Harvey inlet
Thanks to jetty owners throughout the Peel-Harvey estuary near Mandurah, shellfish numbers have taken a boost and are supporting native fish populations in the region. The reason behind the growing mussel…
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Inaugural Pemberton Trout festival makes big stocking splash with locals
With stunning weather and a spectacular forest backdrop, the inaugural edition of the Pemberton Trout Festival proved to be a great hit with the sizeable crowd that turned out for this new fish stocking event. …
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Scott’s Species – Goldspot trevally – a much-loved sportfish of the north
Carangoides fulvoguttatus Eating: 3 stars ID: Elongated shape, spots along sides. I don’t rate goldspot trevally quite as highly as goldens, which are one of my favourite sportfish to catch. It’s hard to quantify…
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State-wide finfish management review update
Coinciding with proposed changes to the west coast demersal fishery, the State Government also released proposals on State-wide finfish management changes which included a range of measures such as a decreased bag…
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Ensuring West Aussie fishers harness the potential fishing benefits of offshore wind energy projects
Recfishwest remains vigilant in ensuring recfishers are consulted with and have their say on plans to develop, construct and operate large-scale offshore wind energy (OWE) projects in WA, both in state and…
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Another great season expected for the upcoming crayfish craze!
Just like the final season of Game of Thrones, the march of the ‘whites’ is approaching. Unlike the final season of the universally acclaimed show though, we know this upcoming season of the crays run will have a…
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Recfishwest receives great feedback from fishing communities on proposed marine parks
One of the fishing community’s greatest challenges is maintaining access to high-quality fishing experiences across Western Australia. Be it from industrial development, the deterioration and subsequent…
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Recfishwest on the road – our Cossack fishing clinic!
Recfishwest’s recent fishing clinic in the Pilbara town of Cossack was a major hit with the local community, enthusiastically attended by kids, adults and Elders alike all eager to wet a line! Taking place on…
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Inaugural Pemberton Trout Festival coming up on November 6!
Recfishwest is excited to announce there will be a community trout stocking event happening for the first time at the Pemberton Trout Festival on November 6 at Big Brook Dam! This event will give mums, dads, and…
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Expressions of Interest closed for Recfishwest Appointed Board Directors
NOTE: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THESE POSITIONS. Recfishwest is seeking expressions of interest from high-calibre, suitably qualified people to fill Director roles on the Recfishwest Board who…
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West Coast Demersal Update – October 21
Recfishwest is continuing to work closely with the Government towards a package for west coast demersal fish that can ensure there will be fish for the future while keeping fishers on the water. Recfishwest CEO Dr…
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Troutfest 2022 – Our recap of all the thrills and spills!
With beautiful weather conditions and a buzzing crowd of more than 250 people, the sixth edition of Troutfest proved why it is one of the most enjoyable family-friendly events in our picturesque South-West. The…
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Scott’s Species – Marron – the craze for freshwater crays
Marron Eating: 5 stars It has been some years since I marroned with a purpose, but the memories of chasing them in our beautiful southern forests remain strong and it is something I probably should try again before…
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West coast demersal update
Recfishwest continues to work with DPIRD, the Fisheries Minister and the State Government towards a sensible outcome that ensures west coast demersal fish stocks continue to recover without wrecking the lifestyle…