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Why WA fishing rule makers are missing the mark

Fishing from the beach will always be a glorious Australian past time. But will it always be free? WA’s fishing rule makers are asking whether punters who fish from the beach should pay a licence.

Ben Harvey

Ben HarveyChief Reporter

shell shockedPremiumGeraldton fisherman’s huge fine for illegal lobsters

A recreational Geraldton fisherman has had his boat seized by authorities and stripped of his fishing rights for excessively capturing protected western rock lobsters.

Michael Traill

On the waterVideoLarge bull shark spotted cruising Swan River

Those thinking about taking a dip in the Swan have been warned after the same breed of shark which mauled a man in Perth’s southern suburbs earlier this year was spotted 50 metres offshore.

Bryce Luff

Fishing futureAnglers asked to speak out about trout

Recfishwest has created a 10-minute online survey to let freshwater anglers have their say on South West trout stocks and fishing locations.

Leeman shark attackVideoCommentsPremium‘I stared into its soul’

Spear-fisherman Alex Dodds has recounted the moment he came face to face with a massive Great White shark off the Leeman coast, an encounter that saw the beast take a 20cm slice from his leg.

FISHING PROSECUTIONPremiumGeraldton fisherman accused of illegal fishing practice

A Geraldton-based recreational fisherman has landed himself in court facing 14 fishing offences allegedly committed over a five-month period last year.

Liam Beatty

‘Grey trade’PremiumHave Aussie crays found backdoor route into China?

Australian fishermen have not sold a single lobster direct to China since November, but they could be making their way via one country where sales have spiked.

Jenne Brammer

Haul a bit fishy?Premium‘Shark Whisperer’ in court over abalone catch

A well-known abalone fisherman who previously survived a shark attack off of Rottnest Island is in another fight for survival — accused by WA’s Department of Fisheries of breaching strict guidelines.

Tim Clarke

Feeling the pinchVideoTrio hit with big fine for undersize crab catch

Three people have been ordered to shell out a hefty fine after they were caught with 30 undersize crabs during a night fishing expedition south of Perth.

Staff reporter

Trout PondsCommentsPremiumHooked on trout ponds

A piece of Pemberton’s fishing history could soon be revitalised with a new project set to restore the site of a former trout pond.

Josh Sunderland

Trade collapsesPremiumCrayfishers seek $21m in fees relief after China blow

Australia’s lobsters were among a suite of Australian products — including wine, barley, timber and hay — blacklisted by China amid deteriorating tensions between Beijing and Canberra.

Jenne Brammer

Local labellingPremium‘State of origin’ seafood push

WA Fishing industry wants origins of seafood listed on menus at local restaurants to help customers chose local sustainably sourced fish.

Jenne Brammer

Non-core salePremiumCraig Mostyn offloads Tasmanian lobster business

The group has sold its Tasmanian crayfish business, saying it is no longer fit for its business model which focuses on the full supply chain, including farmed animals.

Jenne Brammer

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Catch of the crayComments
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How WA’s cray industry turned crisis into opportunity

It was WA’s $500 million boom industry until COVID — and Chinese trade sanctions — rocked the boat. But has the pandemic returned our crayfishing pastime to its consumer-friendly roots?

Charlotte Elton & Jenne Brammer

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investigation
Catch of the crayCommentsPremium
investigation
How WA’s cray industry turned crisis into opportunity

It was WA’s $500 million boom industry until COVID — and Chinese trade sanctions — rocked the boat. But has the pandemic returned our crayfishing pastime to its consumer-friendly roots?

Charlotte Elton & Jenne Brammer

Cray-zy pricesPremiumRecord low prices spark Easter lobster frenzy

Easter is a popular time to eat seafood, and with the cost of crayfish halving, menus are about to get far more decadent.

Jenne Brammer

Warning for residentsVideoHundreds of dead fish seen in Swan River

Residents in north-east Perth are being warned to stay away from the Swan River, where hundreds of dead fish have been spotted in the water.

Bigger boat?CommentsPremiumAussie anglers reel in ‘Jaws-dropping’ monster shark

A group of Australian fishermen have hooked a monster tiger shark so big it had to be held from slipping back into the ocean as it was taken to shore and was craned off the vessel to be weighed.

Bush LegendsCommentsPremiumSea and sport produce generations of magic in Cervantes

With its mix of white sandy beaches, beautiful water, great fishing and relaxed coastal vibe, it’s easy to see why Cervantes is a popular tourist destination. But it isn’t without its struggles.

Steve Butler

TragedyPremiumRottnest barge driver charged over fatal boat collision

A Rottnest barge driver has been charged over a fatal boat collision that killed an 80-year-old grandfather off the coast of Fremantle.

Brianna Dugan

Be carefulCommentsPremiumAbalone fishing kicks off amid dangerous swell

Despite dangerous conditions there were no major incidents at this morning’s abalone fishing session, a fortnight after two men lost their lives while fishing for the sought-after molluscs.

Shannon Hampton

Risky catchCommentsPremiumDangerous tides expected as abalone fishing returns

One of WA’s deadliest coastal activities will continue this Saturday despite two deaths earlier this month.

Brianna Dugan

Crayzy pricesPremiumCrayfishers want to keep local market happy

WA crays are about to become a popular part of summer dining, after the industry revealed it was working on a plan to keep an affordable domestic supply flowing.

Jenne Brammer

Dark day on the waterVideoCommentsPremiumProbe into abalone fishing after shock deaths

Fisheries authorities will conduct a review into abalone fishing safety ahead of the next designated fishing day later this month in the wake of two deaths at the weekend.

Shannon Hampton