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February 15, 2022

Herring stocks recovered thanks to WA fishers

Almost every west and south coast fisher can recall catching a herring and, for many youngsters, it’s the first fish they ever catch, while for others, herring is their go-to bread-and-butter fishing species. (more…

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February 11, 2022

Scott’s Species – southern calamari, an inshore delicacy

Southern calamari are very popular and for good reason, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s Scott’s Species. Species: Southern calamari, Sepioteuthis australis Eating: 5 stars ID…

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February 01, 2022

Recfishwest welcomes Daiwa on board as a community fish stocking partner

They’re one of the world’s leading fishing brands and now they’re set to help make WA fishing even better! (more…)

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January 24, 2022

Chasing the mighty marron with a freshwater fishing expert

For Recfishwest Operations Officer Sam Russell, the month-long marron fishing season is the best time of the year! The self-confessed “marron maniac” is one of the State’s 10,000 marron licence…

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January 18, 2022

Summer of school holiday fishing fun at free south coast clinics

Black bream, flounder, whiting, herring, flathead and even blue swimmer crabs – these were some of the species the next generation of WA fishers hooked into while enjoying great fishing during the Southern Tour of…

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January 14, 2022

Scott’s Species – yellowfin whiting, a flats fishing fascination

In recent years, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan, there has been a massive surge in interest in yellowfin whiting fishing in the bottom half of WA. Species: Yellowfin whiting, Sillago schombergkii Eating…

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December 23, 2021

Scott’s Species – rainbow trout, somewhere over the rainbow

In the final Scott’s Species for 2021, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan casts his eye (or fly!) at rainbow trout. Species: Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss Eating: 3 stars ID: Rainbows have a prominent…

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December 15, 2021

Scott’s Species – blue swimmer crab, a staple of the WA summer

‘Tis the season to be jolly… especially if you live in the metro area and love catching a feed of crabs, writes Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan in this week’s edition of Scott’s Species…

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December 15, 2021

A $3 million commitment to rebuild the Leschenault Estuary’s important jetty

Important fishing access is set to be restored for fishers to the south of Bunbury, after the McGowan Government revealed it was committing funds to help rebuild the Leschenault Estuary’s jetty. (more…)

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