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Broome Billfish Classic sees ‘unprecedented’ number of sailfish captures
Broome might just have sailed into record books and cemented itself as one of the best billfishing destinations in the world, with a staggering 1,078 sailfish caught and released during the recent Billfish Classic…

Marlin marathon sees 13,600km jumbo oceanic journey for tagged billfish
A recently tagged black marlin has wowed researchers and anglers worldwide with its astonishing journey across the Pacific Ocean. Nearly two years after it was first caught and tagged by a Queensland fisher, the…

WA’s latest artificial reef set to make waves off Carnarvon
Recfishwest has welcomed the announcement that WA’s largest artificial reef will be deployed off Carnarvon by the end of August, providing a significant boost for recreational fishers in the Gascoyne and across the…

Sewage spill fall out – Water Corp apologises to Metro fishers after Swan River fishing shutdown
Fishing in the Upper Swan River safely resumed last week following a Department of Health (DoH) decision to lift the public health advisory that had been in place due to a recent sewage spill. The advisory was…

Recfishwest proud to be announced as naming sponsors for Kununurra Apex Barra Bash – WA’s biggest fishing comp!
Set against the spectacular backdrop of the East Kimberley, the Recfishwest Apex Kununurra Barra Bash returns from 25-28 September – and Recfishwest is proud to be this year’s naming rights sponsor of WA’s…

Second Swan River sewage spill in a month shuts out fishers again
Another sewage spill in the Swan River, the second in less than a month, has again triggered health warnings not to fish or consume fish or crabs from affected waters between Guildford Road Bridge and Reg Bond…

Artificial reef and seagrass commitments welcomed – although Cockburn Sound dredging and access concerns remain
The State Government’s announcement of $17.4 million for social and environmental initiatives in Cockburn Sound has been welcomed by Recfishwest. Among the initiatives being funded are new artificial reefs and more…

Health warnings lifted after Swan River sewage overflows – but communication failures remain a serious concern
The Department of Health (DoH) say it’s now safe to fish and eat fish and shellfish from parts of the Swan River impacted by recent sewage overflows because of burst Water Corp wastewater pipes. No fishing signs…

State Government funds election commitment with $3 million habitat boost for WA marron fishery
Western Australia’s iconic marron fishery has received a welcome boost, with the State Government following through on its election commitment to invest in marron habitat enhancement in the South-West. Marron …

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