The Department of Fisheries is asking recreational blue swimmer crab fishers to help with research into this popular species. As part of the True Blue Swimmer Supporter initiative, the Department is seeking recreational crab fishers to share details of their crab catches. Our scientists will use this information to monitor the status of blue swimmer crab stocks…. Read more »
Two purpose-built artificial reefs for recreational fishing open in Geographe Bay Reefs to provide accessible and quality fishing locations for recreational fishers Artificial reefs part of WA’s fisheries strategy to develop a sustainable resource Recreational fishers in the South-West now have two new locations to cast their lines, with Fisheries Minister Troy Buswell today officially… Read more »
Thank you to everyone who entered our Great Summer Giveaway Competition over the last few months. And special thanks must go to the wonderful companies that supported us by donating the amazing prizes – The Great Escape Charter Company, Bulldog Folding Trailers and Extreme Tackle Australia The time has now arrived and the winners have… Read more »
For all members you can now login and view the new issue of Fishing WA Jurien Bay Offshore Action A last minute decision to head up to Jurien Bay fishing on Lucky Last Cast charters turned out to be a great one! South West Fishing – Easter Salmon run Every fisho knows that when Easter… Read more »
Skippers are being urged to plan their trip and make safety the priority if they are going to be on the water for Crab Fest 2013 at Mandurah. Department of Transport (DoT) Senior Marine Officer for the Peel Region Adam Rando said skippers should ensure they have the required safety gear on board, including navigation… Read more »
A forum will be held on Monday 11 March about the effects on the marine environment of the marine heatwave on the Western Australian coast over the past two years. Scientists at the Department of Fisheries will host the discussion at the WA Fisheries and Marine Research Laboratories, Hillarys, with speakers from a number of marine organisations… Read more »
The Department of Fisheries’ scientists and Busselton Jetty staff would like every visitor who visits the historic jetty to fill in a catch card recording details of their catch. By doing this, you are helping make an important contribution to science and go into a prize draw as a bonus! For further information click here
At the beginning of the year, the Department of Fisheries announced the introduction of new simpler fishing rules. Today is the day they come in to effect. The main changes to the rules relate to bag limits, transportation of recreationally caught fish by courier and transporting and landing filleted fish. Make sure you’re well aware… Read more »
Southern Region Fisheries and Marine Officers (FMOs) are warning people, who travel south to fish for abalone, not to put the fishery at risk by ignoring WA’s bag or possession limits. Compliance Manager for the Southern Region Richard Petty said the case of five Perth men, who went abalone fishing together at Augusta in November… Read more »
The first artificial reef trials for the South-West region are a step closer with the construction of 30 reef modules. Sixty modules are needed for two artificial reefs which will be deployed off Bunbury and Dunsborough in February/March. The $2.38 million project is designed to provide recreational fishers with new, accessible and safe fishing locations. Read the full release from… Read more »