Department of Fisheries

Recreational Fishing

Western Australia's vast coastline offers people a variety of great fishing experiences. Recreational fishing is a popular activity that involves around 34 per cent of the State's population, contributes more than $570 million a year to the State's economy.

The current status of WA's recreational fisheries can be found in the annual 'State of the Fisheries' report.

Kimberley / Pilbrara
Gascoyne
West Coast
South Coast
South Coast West Coast
New Recreational Fishing Arrangements
New rules for Demersal Finfish
New Rules for lobster
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Fish Watch
Western Fisheries
Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre
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