Fish ladder repair helps to take trout fishing to the next level at Nanga Brook

April 12, 2021April 13, 2021

The WA branch of the Australian Trout Foundation (ATF) has repaired an important…

Sad loss as Carnarvon’s One Mile Jetty hit by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

Recfishers are lamenting the sad loss of one of the State’s iconic jetties…

It’s a Salmon Slam double wham as South West salmon king Stoney makes it two phase wins in a row!

April 9, 2021April 14, 2021

Avid salmon fisher Peter ‘Stoney’ Stonehouse has claimed back-to-back Salmon Slam phases, winning…

Scott’s Species – redfin perch, a lovely-tasting fish albeit a pest

April 7, 2021April 12, 2021

I am not ashamed to say I love redfin perch, writes Western Angler…

Salmon Spectacular serves up spectacular weekend of southern sportfishing

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

Despite challenging swell and weather conditions, the 2021 Albany Salmon Spectacular was a…

Concern over popular salmon beach ‘boulder blockade’ four-wheel drive access closure

March 30, 2021April 8, 2021

Recfishwest is calling on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) to…

Scott’s Species – shark mackerel, a slashing surface speedster

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

In the latest edition of Scott's Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan discusses…

A new era for land-based fishing in Esperance as new jetty opens

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

The new Esperance Jetty is officially open at last, unlocking land-based fishing access…

Salmon Slam 2021’s second phase goes to the wire as Woodsy and Stoney go salmon-for-salmon!  

March 26, 2021March 25, 2021

A defiant Peter ‘Stoney’ Stonehouse has made a last-ditch effort to pip reigning…

Dedicated Derby fishers hit the road to tell marine park planners how important recfishing in the Buccaneer Archipelago is for their community

March 25, 2021March 30, 2021

A group of Derby fishers took two days out of their busy lives…