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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…)
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…)
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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