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February 19, 2021

Recfishwest casts line out for Kununurra-based, barra-loving Project Officer

As many East Kimberley fishers know, there’s nothing quite like battling a metre-plus barramundi in Lake Kununurra – one of WA’s premier fishing destinations. It would be near-on impossible not to smile while…

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February 18, 2021

Scott’s Species – Spanish mackerel, a prolific pelagic sportfishing staple

Hard-fighting, mean-looking and great-tasting — Spanish mackerel are among Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan’s favourite species to catch. In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, written…

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February 16, 2021

The start of a stocking program that could take marron fishing to the next level

Great-tasting and awesome to catch — it’s safe to say marron are a South West icon and favourite species among many WA fishers. That’s why Recfishwest was pleased to be involved in kicking-off an…

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February 12, 2021

Fish stocking picks up a gear with thousands of pinkies and kingies released in the past two days

With 20,000 juvenile pink snapper released into metro waters today after thousands of juvenile yellowtail kingfish were released at South Mole yesterday, Recfishwest are pleased to share an update on the latest…

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February 11, 2021

Scott’s Species – coral trout, an eye-catching prized catch

For many WA fishers, coral trout are a sought-after species when wetting a line in the State’s north. Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan takes a look as to why coral trout are considered one of Australia…

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February 10, 2021

An update on the State-wide possession limit review

During 2020, COVID-19 interstate and international travel restrictions saw many regional town centres experience an influx of domestic tourism which promoted many local fishers to contact Recfishwest concerned…

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February 04, 2021

Scott’s Species – mangrove jack, an aggressive inshore opponent

In this week’s edition of Scott’s Species, Western Angler editor Scott Coghlan casts his attention to WA’s north and discusses a formidable inshore opponent — the mangrove jack. (more…)

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January 27, 2021

Australia Day award recipient inspires recfishing community to great things

If ever you needed inspiration to get involved in helping the community – look no further than Exmouth’s Rusty Ellis. (more…)

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January 27, 2021

Good news for Swan and Canning fishers and crabbers – no toxic Alexandrium algae detected in latest sampling

In some welcome news for the thousands of Perth fishers and crabbers who love to fish the Swan and Canning rivers, latest State Government water quality monitoring detected a zero presence of toxic Alexandrium…

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