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29/05/2026
To further support demersal scalefish recovery and sustainability, new bag and size limits for recreational demersal fishing apply from 1 June.
Boat-based recreational fishing for demersal species remains closed in the West Coast bioregion (Kalbarri to Augusta) - re-opening as an exclusive rec fishing zone in Spring next year.
21/05/2026
Big month in court for crabs 🦀🧑⚖️
Over $23k in fines have been issued to fishers in Bunbury and Mandurah for taking undersize blue swimmer crabs and exceeding the daily bag limits.
Measure and count your catch immediately – once a crab is in your catch bag, esky or tub, it is considered your catch 📏
20/05/2026
Jagging fish is illegal 🐟🪝🚫
Fisheries Officers have recently seen an increase in the use of treble hooks to jag mullet. Anyone caught engaging in this activity may have their fishing gear and catch confiscated, and fines may be issued.
If you know anyone who intentionally jags fish, please talk to them about the importance of sustainable fishing practices.
20/05/2026
Help keep pest fish out of our waterways 🐟
If you catch a pest fish like redfin perch, carp or goldfish, don’t return it to the water.
New research shows too many redfin are being released and that’s bad news for our native fish and the South West marron fishery, which redfin actively prey on.
The Tackle Shop Rebate is now open!
If you hold a Recreational Fishing from a Boat Licence (RFBL) swing by your local independent tackle store and get sorted for your next fishing trip 🎣
15/05/2026
3 boats and over 150 Western rock lobster seized 👋 🛥️
Investigations into the alleged black-market sale of recreationally caught rock lobster are continuing, following a series of search warrants executed in Perth, Lancelin and Dongara.
Recreational fishing is about catching a feed for yourself and your family – and enjoying the experience along the way.
14/05/2026
Starting tomorrow, abalone fishing between Busselton Jetty and the South Australian border will close, reopening on 1 October 🦪
Thank you to all the abalone fishers who have been sticking to the greenlip abalone closure from Busselton Jetty to Shoal Cape, as this continues to give them a break and allow stocks to recover.
11/05/2026
Casting a line in the West Kimberley?
The 12-month transitional education period for the Bardi Jawi Gaarra Marine Park ends on 19 July, with the new fishing rules taking effect.
Brush up on your zones and fishing rules before heading out ⬇️
29/04/2026
Winners are grinners! Congrats to local legend Jack who is the latest winner of our FADs photo competition 🥳
Jack won an epic prize pack this round with his 70cm mahi-mahi caught off FAD #25 in Cape Naturaliste 🌅🎣 Congratulations!
Although the southern FADs are starting to get pulled in, there are still plenty of FADs in the water up north. Check the website to find your nearest FAD 👇