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Bag limit increase from 12 to 20 recognises the value of herring to West Aussie recfishers
Recfishwest welcomes the latest announcement from Fisheries Minister Don Punch, who announced the bag limit for herring – ‘the people’s fish’ – has officially increased from 12 to 20 as of Saturday, October 1. A…
Fisheries Minister fixes DPIRD’s Harvey Dam marron stocking blocking with 100,000 juveniles to be released
After a long three-year stocking hiatus, Harvey Dam is finally set to see 100,000 marron make a splash into its waterways in 2023. The announcement by the Fisheries Minister Don Punch fixes a decision by DPIRD to…
Scott’s Species – Breaksea cod – one of the finest-eating by-catches
Breaksea cod Epinephelides armatus Eating: 4.5 stars ID – Dark black blotch around anus. Colour can vary including orange, brown and grey. Breaksea cod, long known by another colloquial name that I won’t repeat…
Fishing in ‘barradise’ – the 2022 Apex Kununurra Barra Bash
East Kimberley fishing gems shone bright silver recently, with a record-breaking number of Apex Kununurra Barra Bash competitors experiencing ‘barradise’ first-hand. Now in its 24th year, the 2022 Apex Kununurra…
Record online petition sends a clear message to Government – there is a better way for west coast demersals
The petition opposing proposed nine-month west coast demersal ban has clocked more than 17,000 signatures making it the biggest online Parliamentary petition in WA history. Thousands signed the petition over the…
Recfishwest continues to call on Government to adopt a more sensible approach to west coast demersals
Following the Government’s proposed nine-month ban on fishing for more than 100 demersal species from Augusta to Kalbarri, the call for an alternative – including a dhufish spawning closure – continues to build in…
Scott’s Species – Red Bass – the mangrove jack look-alike
Red bass Lutjanus bohar Eating: 3.5 stars ID – Forked caudal fin, deep nostril grove forward of eyes. Brown colour to the top of the body with deep red flanks, yellow colouration of the eye. One of the toughest…
Help sew the seeds for a healthier future for Cockburn Sound
Recfishwest is encouraging metro fishers to get involved and back in Ozfish’s latest Seeds for Snapper drive – its program to help restore critical seagrass habitat in Cockburn Sound. Since 2018, Recfishwest has…
An update on the west coast demersal scalefish issue
Yesterday (30 August) Recfishwest Chief Executive Officer Dr Andrew Rowland wrote to our members via our Members First e-newsletter to provide them with an update on the west coast demersal issue. We’ve…
Onslow fishing community gets hooked on Fishing for Science
Recfishwest recently had the pleasure to attend the 2022 Munro’s MACK10K competition in Onslow to run our Fishing for Science program – and the mackies came thick and fast for our sampling table! The annual…
Phone tower plan delays at infamous fishing spot puts lives at risk
Recfishwest has hit out at further delays for improving safer fishing infrastructure at an infamous fishing location in our State’s South, more than seven years after the tragic deaths of two fishermen there. …
Proposed west coast demersal nine month ban? There is a better way.
Following last week’s shock announcement about the Government’s proposed nine-month west coast demersal scalefish ban, Recfishwest has written to Minister Punch. We have asked him to explain how the package of 17…
Help thousands of trout dive and thrive at Troutfest 2022!
There’s nothing quite like rolling up your sleeves and helping release thousands of rainbow and brown trout into Drakesbrook Weir – and the opportunity to do this again at Troutfest for 2022 is fast approaching…
Dampier community fishes for fun and for science!
We had a fantastic response to our Fishing for Science fish sampling table and fishing clinic in Dampier coinciding with King Bay Game Fishing Club’s recent Dampier classic. The great response to these activities…
Recfishwest rejects Government’s proposals to ban fishing for dhufish and pink snapper for up to nine months
Recfishwest is bitterly disappointed by today’s discussion paper released by the Government on the future of WA’s dhufish and snapper fishery. The discussion paper has ignored key recommendations put…
Juvenile kingies get a royal flush from stocking “cannon”
Another 20,000 juvenile yellowtail kingfish have been stocked into Perth waters – the latest batch of fish to be released in the State Government’s three-year yellowtail kingfish stocking program. Fremantle Sailing…
Scott Species – Broadbill swordfish, iconic globally, elusive locally
Xiphias gladius Eating: Four stars ID: Long, broad bill. Large eye. Brownish/black along the back. Broadbill swordfish are an iconic species, a global sportfishing target prized by recreational and commercial…
Buccaneer Archipelago marine parks highlight need for better marine park planning process
Recfishwest has praised the Broome and Derby fishing community and Traditional Owners for their role in reining back original plans for the Buccaneer Archipelago marine parks following the State Government’s and…