Fisheries WA

Fisheries WA We work to ensure WA's fisheries and aquatic resources are managed and developed sustainably. Do not use Facebook to report suspicious/illegal fishing.

Call 1800 815 507 or report online👉 https://www.crimestopperswa.com.au/organisation-report/fishwatch/ Welcome to the Fisheries WA official page 👋

This page is monitored from 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday (AWST). All information provided is general in nature and can change over time. While we aim to ensure the information published is accurate at the time of posting, we advise users

to always check that it is current and relevant to your situation. Anyone with information about illegal fishing activities or aquatic diseases (including fish kills), call FishWatch on 1800 815 507. MODERATION POLICY

We encourage discussion, commentary, questions and even criticism but ask that you keep interactions relevant and respectful. Fisheries WA may remove any posts or comments that violate this policy. Fisheries WA reserves the right to ban anyone who breaches this policy. We may edit or delete comments that are considered to be:
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• Promotes a commercial interest. Opinions posted by users of this page do not reflect those of Fisheries WA or the Western Australian Government. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and recognises their enduring connection to the land and waters. DPIRD acknowledges their continuing cultures and value the contribution they make to the life of our regions. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

04/09/2026

What’s everyone asking at the Perth Boat Show?

Mack attack 🐟We sampled 196 Spanish mackerel otoliths at this year’s Dampier Classic & Mack 10k!We’ve been working with ...
02/09/2026

Mack attack 🐟

We sampled 196 Spanish mackerel otoliths at this year’s Dampier Classic & Mack 10k!

We’ve been working with Recfishwest’s Fishing for Science team at these comps for 6 years. Thanks to everyone who donated a head and Ashburton Anglers and King Bay Game for having us 🤘

The annual blue swimmer crab spawning closure starts tomorrow 🦀 Crabbing will be prohibited in all waters, rivers and es...
31/08/2026

The annual blue swimmer crab spawning closure starts tomorrow 🦀

Crabbing will be prohibited in all waters, rivers and estuaries from the Swan and Canning rivers to Minninup Beach (15km south of Bunbury), including Cockburn Sound.

The closure runs from 1 September to 30 November and helps to protect breeding crabs during their spawning period - supporting healthy crab stocks and sustainable fishing opportunities for future generations.

27/08/2026

Introducing PV Equinox (Boaty McBoatface was already taken) 🛥️

Built in regional WA by Dongara Marine Pty Ltd, our new whip will allow fisheries officers to patrol the state’s most remote waters on voyages up to 14 days.

The vessel’s focus is commercial and recreational fishing compliance and marine park management, and will also assist with sea search and rescue, shark incident
response, whale disentanglement, illegal foreign fishing interception, and H5 bird flu surveillance 🛟🐳🦤

21/08/2026

Age is one of the factors used to inform stock assessments globally 👵

The age of a fish can be measured by its ear bones – they’ve got rings like a tree – but lobsters don’t have any!

Principal lobster scientist Simon de Lestang has been developing a new model for measuring stocks of invertebrate and shellfish species 👀👇

20/08/2026

New crab species dropped, just in time for 🦀

Our researchers found this bright red crab species while investigating deepwater habitats off the coast of Exmouth. WA Museum Boola Bardip identified it as a Paralomis papua.

This is the sixth species the team has unearthed as part of the FRDC-backed project looking for new commercially viable crustaceans.

19/08/2026

Dollies make great fishing, but what do we really know about them?

Our FADs team are tagging dollies to figure out where they go when they’re not at the FADs.

👀👇

18/08/2026

How do currents, food availability and ocean temperature impact future lobster populations?🦞📈📉

Principal Lobster scientist Dr Simon de Lestang explains how particle tracking models are being used to figure out the answer!

Nabbing illegal crabbers 🦀A man was fined $3,364 in Mandurah Court last week for taking 43 blue swimmer crabs (with 42 u...
17/08/2026

Nabbing illegal crabbers 🦀

A man was fined $3,364 in Mandurah Court last week for taking 43 blue swimmer crabs (with 42 undersized) on the Coodanup foreshore.

The minimum size for blue swimmer crabs is 127mm, measured across the carapace 📏 Bag limit is 10 crabs in the West Coast Bioregion, 5 in the Swan and Canning Rivers and Cockburn Sound.

14/08/2026

An iconic part of WA’s fishing culture, the humble herring is an excellent species to introduce people to fishing.

Fresh herring are delicious and, with the right tackle, they punch well above their weight with plenty of fight 🥊🐟

Next time you're on the water, give herring a go both on your line and your plate.

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