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Release of 300,000 marron soured by DPIRD blocking stocking of Harvey Dam
The RFIF-funded marron stocking program recently reached its target of seeing 300,000 marron released into popular south-west dams, with another huge release. In April, the team from Aquafarms released more than…
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Northern mulloway – Here for a hard fight, not a long fight
Also known as black jewfish, northern mulloway are renowned for their fighting qualities and with good reason. Protonibea diacanthus Eating: 3 stars ID – Wedge-shaped tail. Often found around inshore…
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Government beach ban – a slap in the face and a taste of things to come?
WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby recently wrote to Recfishwest advising vehicle access to the Hooley Road entrance to Boranup’s South Beach will not be restored after being abruptly closed by the Department of…
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Landmark recfishing development plan sets future agenda for Government’s support for fishing in WA
The Fisheries Minister Don Punch has announced a landmark fishing development plan that sets out a roadmap for delivering a set of bold initiatives and actions that will shape fishing in WA over the next three…
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Winners, winners – salmon slammers bag a heap of fabulous fishing prizes
And the results are in! We have a bunch of worthy winners for our Salmon Slam 2022 competition run in partnership with Western Angler and Shimano. A massive thank you to all the Salmon Slam participants this year…
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Scott’s Species – grey mackerel, the lesser known brother of the Spanish mackerel
Broad-barred Spanish mackerel, or more commonly know as grey mackerel compared to their more commonly caught narrow-barred brethren, are an intriguing fish to me! Writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan. Species…
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Record survey response shows just how much you care about west coast demersals
Recfishwest has been extremely pleased with the fishing community’s response to our recent survey seeking views and ideas on new management action to support the continued recovery of pink snapper and dhufish…
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Exmouth’s King Reef latest underwater images show a thriving marine wonderland established in less than four years
They are spectacular images of a colourful, thriving marine ecosystem – habitats teeming with abundant fish, algae and coral. These images taken and shared with Recfishwest by award-winning underwater photographer…
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Salmon Slam 2022 second phase: more action, more salmon and more prizes!
Phase two of the 2022 Salmon Slam saw some great catches of 80cm-plus salmon with many being caught on the south-west coast and with reports now popping up of salmon being caught as far north as Mandurah! The final…
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