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July 15, 2026
ABC shines a spotlight on mussel power in Cockburn Sound
The new Byssal mussel farm initiative that Recfishwest has helped bring to life in Cockburn Sound recently featured on ABC News. The TV news feature gave viewers a great behind-the-scenes look at the initiative, which…
July 14, 2026
“King waves kill sign not just a tourist attraction” – Chris Dixon encourages fishers to stay safe along the Quobba Coast
Recfishwest Fish and Survive ambassador and avid rock fisher Chris Dixon is encouraging all fishers to have fun but stay safe when fishing along the Quobba Coast. Chris Dixon has caught many fantastic fish along the…
July 02, 2026
Everyone’s a grinner! First winner of our Grins and Fins kids photo competition announced
A cracking Samson fish and an even bigger smile have earned 12-year-old Hendrix Yates a winning place in Recfishwest’s inaugural Grins and Fins round. The Lesmurdie young gun landed the impressive Samson fish…
July 02, 2026
Record catches kick off the third year of the King of the Reef Competition
Exmouth’s King of the Reef competition has kicked off in record-breaking fashion, with anglers raising the bar after only one month of the four-month event. Now in its third consecutive year, the app-based competition…
June 30, 2026
Albany’s school of fishing rocks!
Hundreds of Albany Senior High School students are enjoying safer and more engaging fishing experiences after a Recfishwest safe fishing grant helped “completely transform” the school’s fishing program. The funding…
June 29, 2026
Is it a jetty or is it an artificial reef? It’s both! Esperance Jetty artificial reef ready to fish by mid-2027!
Esperance land-based fishers, get excited – your own artificial reef within casting distance of the town jetty has taken a massive step closer to reality! Recfishwest’s James Florisson (pictured), from…
June 29, 2026
Parliamentary inquiry presents opportunity to shape future of fishing in WA
A Parliamentary Inquiry into the impacts of the demersal fishing ban and other issues affecting our fisheries has been established following a unanimous vote in the Legislative Council last week, with public…
June 29, 2026
Give back to fishing by becoming a Fishability volunteer
Fishability is calling on more West Aussies to volunteer their time and help make recreational fishing safer and more accessible for fishers with disabilities across the State. Recfishwest is proud to partner with…
June 25, 2026
Female fishing power on show at Mary Island Women’s Fishing Competition
More than 200 fish, including three prized bluebone, were landed during the recent Mary Island Women’s Fishing Competition, with women anglers enjoying an absolute “pearler of a day”, celebrating their role in…
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