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West coast demersal $10m support package – a golden opportunity to support better decisions that cannot be missed
As the dust settles on the new fishing rules for west coast demersals, Recfishwest says the Government has got to get right the way $10 million of public money is spent on supporting the fishery. The Government…

Scott’s south coast gems
The south coast is a delightful part of the world, especially at this time of year. Autumn truly is the time to enjoy everything it has to offer, with the best weather of the year featuring still, warm day days and…

Jurien Bay FADs fire up, bringing great new fishing options to the Mid-West
The sportfishing action in Jurien Bay has cranked up since the deployment of four FADs off the coastline! It is great to see fishers reap the benefits of catches from FADs across WA, with Recfishwest and local…

A tale of two jetties
All too often, we see prized fishing jetties desperately needing TLC and restoration abandoned, left to rot or demolished as the red tape around who is responsible in managing and maintaining them puts them in the…

Partners playing a huge role in helping us make fishing better in WA
Outside of our core funding contribution from recreational fishing licence fees via DPIRD, a growing range of valued partners are helping us do more for West Aussie fishers in 2023. Without additional support for…

Cockburn Sound’s future on the line
If you were a betting person, you’d bet your Stella on Cockburn Sound being in the top two metro fishing locations – and for good reason. Cockburn Sound is a safe, accessible place that has provided great fishing…

The most handy fishing apps!
Recfishwest believes that having the best technology at your fingertips can greatly enhance your fishing experiences, while keeping you safe when wetting a line. With this in mind, we’ve compiled the most…

Salmon Slam 2023 – Overall winners and grinners!
Lines in! The Salmon Slam 2023 has wrapped up and the results are in with a winner’s grin! Once again, this iconic sportfish has provided some rich fishing memories for a huge range of West Aussie mums, dads…

42,000 barra released into Lake Kununurra in fish stocking “mission impossible”
Neither biblical floods, nor their trailer rear wheel axle falling off, could stop Broome’s North Regional TAFE aquaculture team making an epic 1,000km/20 hour-long journey to release 42,000 barramundi all around…

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