Recreational fishing is a vital part of WA’s culture, lifestyle, and economy, with over 750,000 people fishing every year. It contributes more than $1.1 billion annually to the State’s GDP and supports over 9,600 full-time jobs.
Despite this, government investment has not kept pace with the significant social, economic, and well-being value fishing provides to our communities and regions.
At Recfishwest, we work tirelessly to ensure sustainable, accessible, and enjoyable fishing for everyone. That’s why, ahead of the 2025 State Election, we’re calling for investments to:
- Improve aquatic environments.
- Build abundant and resilient fish stocks.
- Secure the future of WA’s great fishing experiences for generations to come.
Clear government policies that recognise and support the value of fishing are crucial to achieving these goals. We invite all parties to champion the fishing way of life and invest in its future.
We Fish. We Care. We Vote.
While Recfishwest has no political affiliations, we proudly advocate for WA fishing, representing hundreds of thousands of fishers who access WA’s community-owned fish resources.
We’re committed to keeping fishers informed about election commitments that may impact fishing experiences. We’ll report on each party’s pledges as they’re made and provide a detailed analysis in our February Broadcast newsletter, including their support for our fishing manifesto.
Not signed up? Don’t miss out—join Recfishwest today to receive our monthly and members newsletters, as well as our weekly Statewide fishing report. More importantly by joining the Cast of Thousands of WA fishers as a Recfishwest member you will help increase our advocacy power enabling us to achieve even better outcomes for WA fishing.
When candidates come knocking, ask them:
- How will you improve our fishing experiences?
- Will you support Recfishwest’s manifesto in full?