Changes for 2012 marron season
The 2012 marron fishing season in Western Australia will see the introduction of a reduced daily bag limit and possession limit, required as precautionary measures to deal with changing environmental conditions.
Recreational fishers show amazing support for filleting event
Department of Fisheries ambassador and AFL great Glen Jakovich teamed up with Peter Goulding from The Fishing School at Hillarys Boat Ramp to help collect fish frames (otherwise known as skeletons) for vital research.
Licence fees fund recreational fishing initiatives
New community driven initiatives, projects and research that will enhance recreational fishing in Western Australia will be boosted with more than $1million in funding.
Crabbing season extended in Cockburn Sound
Continuing improvement in recruitment and stability of crab stocks in Cockburn Sound has led to a further easing in restrictions, since the crab fishery was re-opened two years ago.
