Department of Fisheries

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Jako filleting fish

Win a $200 fishing tackle voucher by taking part in our recreational fisher survey

If you are a recreational fisher you could win a $200 BCF store voucher by taking part in our online 'Send Us Your Skeletons' (SUYS) survey.

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Rock Lobster

Eco-tick for WA rock lobster fishery

Western Australia’s rock lobster fishery has won the prestigious Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) tick of approval for another five years.

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Claire Smallwood fishing at Abrolhos Islands. Photo taken by Neil Sumner

Proposal to simplify WA recreational fishing rules

A draft of the rules, released on 22 February 2012, moves the focus from individual species bag limits to mixed species bag limits. Proposed mixed species limits will give broad protection to the entire suite of species within a resource.

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Fishing from the beach for tailor

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.

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Changes to Recreational Fishing Licences
Fishing for Demersal Species Update
New fees for commercial sector
Sharks
Recreational Boat Fishing Survey 2011
Department of Fisheries Annual Report
send us your skeletons
Get a New Licence or Renew Your Licence Online
MarineWATERs - Western Australia Teacher Education Resources
Marine Education and Discovery at the Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre

 

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