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UPDATED: Alert: The Department of Health is advising people not to eat fish, crabs or shellfish collected from within the Swan River, extending from Pelican Point to West Swan Road Bridge, Guildford.
This area includes the commonly known areas of Matilda Bay, Perth Waters, Elizabeth Quay, Barrack Street Jetty, Claisebrook Cove and Ascot Waters.
Scientists deploying bongo nets to sample for fish eggs in the Sound. Supplied by the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) as part of the WAMSI Westport Marine Science Program. Results from one of the…
The Byssal mussel initiative of which Recfishwest is a founding partner is gearing up to produce the next generation of mussels in Cockburn sound with fresh spat (baby mussels) establishing itself on the farm’s…
Four months of fantastic fishing, friendly competition and valuable citizen science have wrapped up in Exmouth, with the third annual King of the Reef competition once again showcasing the impressive variety of fish…
One of Western Australia’s great natural events has been taking place beneath the surface of Cockburn Sound, as thousands of pink snapper have been gathering to spawn. Several reports of large schools of snapper…
Recfishwest’s 2026 Annual General Meeting at Fremantle Sailing Club gave members the opportunity to hear Board Chair Liam Surridge and CEO Dr Andrew Rowland reflect on a pivotal year for fishing in Western Australia…
From the Pilbara to the South-West, Recfishwest was out and about over the school holidays, getting amongst three fantastic community fishing events. Our team clocked up hundreds of kilometres and helped make plenty…