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October 09, 2026
Waroona Troutfest celebrates 10 years with biggest event yet
Hundreds of mums, dads, kids and grandies flocked to Drakesbrook Weir for the Shire of Waroona’s annual Troutfest, celebrating 10 years of the community-backed event with its biggest turnout yet! The memorable…
October 02, 2026
Another round, another grinner! Crew Bell’s gummy shark grin takes the win!
A fantastic gummy shark and an even bigger smile have earned Crew Bell the winner’s title in the second round of Recfishwest’s inaugural Grins and Fins kids photo competition! As part of Ocean Reef Angling Club’…
October 02, 2026
Dream come true’ as Australia’s largest purpose-built fishing reef takes shape off Port Hedland
A long-held dream of Port Hedland’s fishing community is becoming reality, with the first concrete poured for Australia’s largest purpose-built fishing reef! Funded by BHP and delivered with Recfishwest and Pilbara…
October 02, 2026
Recfishwest CEO’s Western Angler article on what comes next for the West Coast demersal fishery
By Dr Andrew Rowland, CEO, Recfishwest Over the past 18 months, I’ve spent more time thinking about West Coast demersal fishing than any other issue in my career. Last month we made our submission to the Western…
October 02, 2026
Fishing, families and community celebrated at 2026 Recfishwest Apex Kununurra Barra Bash
Kununurra was buzzing with fishers from near and far once again, as 1,350 entrants came together for four fantastic days of fishing, festivals and community spirit at the 2026 Recfishwest Apex Kununurra Barra Bash…
October 02, 2026
Our vision for a healthier, more productive Cockburn Sound
Cockburn Sound is entering a period of enormous change – and Recfishwest wants to make sure that change leaves the Sound healthier, more productive and still a great place to fish. The State Government recently asked…
October 02, 2026
Kwinana Bulk Terminal redevelopment to undergo full environmental review
Another major marine development proposed for Cockburn Sound will undergo a full environmental assessment, following a decision by WA’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) this week. The EPA has determined…
October 01, 2026
$25 billion Henderson Defence Precinct set to reshape Cockburn Sound
The $25 billion Henderson Defence Precinct is set to transform a significant stretch of Cockburn Sound’s eastern shoreline, with major new maritime infrastructure potentially bringing changes to fishing and…
September 22, 2026
Trout, families and festival fun return to the South-West this October!
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to give hundreds of trout a helping hand into their new homes, with Western Australia’s popular community trout stocking events returning this October! Celebrating its 10th…
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