There is certainly something about fishing in freshwater that once you have given it a go will get under your skin and have you going back time and again to give it another shot. Trout and redfin perch make up the majority of our freshwater fishing experience here in the west and is mostly [...]
Artificial reefs are rapidly shaping Western Australia’s coast line, with six reefs already deployed they are creating some sensational habitat for a plethora of fish species. These reefs combined provide over 140 000m2 and 1500 tonnes of fish habitat – which provide greater fishing opportunities for fishers. These reefs stretch from as far south [...]
Recfishwest Fishing Clinics. If you're looking for free Christmas school holiday activities for kids in Perth, then bring the family along to one of Recfishwest's free kids' fishing clinics! The free Summer School Holiday Fishing Clinics are run in WA metro and regional areas and aim to introduce children and families to fishing, while [...]
We often hear about the flushing effect winter rains have on our estuaries and river systems, but just what do our seasonal freshwater flows mean for recreational fishers? While heavy rains may shut down fishing in many systems in the days that follow, they actually play an important part in keeping those waterways [...]
If you are a metro fisher, then you probably don’t need to be told this year’s Australian salmon run was one of the best ever. There were amazing scenes this year, especially for shore fishers, as schools of adult salmon moved along the metro coast and even pushed well up the Swan River. [...]
Photo courtesy of Tackelword Exmouth. Spearfishing is a unique form of fishing that has a devoted band of followers who love to immerse themselves in the underwater world. Some spearfishes prefer to hold their breath (free dive), while others use SCUBA. Spearfishing is an ancient method of fishing that has been used throughout the [...]
The fish ID tool in the new Recfishwest Smartphone App is the perfect reference point for travelling fishers in WA. The App is available on both iPhone and Android making it the perfect digital companion for recreational fishers, especially those wetting a line in unfamiliar waters. Fishing new locations can often mean you are [...]
The 2015-16 freshwater fishing season ended on June 30, however there are still opportunities for keen trout anglers to get their freshwater fix. There are still a number of locations where freshwater fishing licence holders can try to catch a trophy trout until the new season opens on September 1. It can be a [...]
Photo courtesy of Greg Wilkinson Squid fishing is booming in popularity due to it being an accessible and enjoyable style of fishing for families and avid fishers alike. Squid can be caught right throughout WA, but are particularly popular in the southern half of the state, where they can be found in big [...]
A new study has revealed the huge popularity of boating in Broome.Locals and visitors alike have long lamented the lack of a quality boat launching facility in Broome and there are now at least two proposals for marinas in the town circulating.A Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) study has analysed footage from the Entrance [...]