WA Undersea – Perth WA
West Australian Undersea Club
West Australian Undersea Club
Dec 12th
As the weather warms up Blue Manna or Blue Swimmer crabs start emerging from the depths around Perth. You may take 10 per person or 20 per boat if 2 or more persons are on the boat.
However, please note the closures below, outside of these closure zones and times, the taking of crabs is permitted anytime.
Happy hunting
CLOSED SEASON FOR BLUE SWIMMER CRABS
Peel-Harvey Estuary – closed season, 1 September to 31 October
Fishing for blue swimmer crabs is prohibited in the Peel Inlet and the channel entrance, Harvey Estuary and Dawesville Cut from 1 September – 31 October. The spring fishing closure protects crab breeding stocks, and allows female crabs to spawn before the fishery re-opens.
Cockburn Sound – closed season, 1 April to 14 December
Cockburn Sound is closed to all crab fishing during this period.
for further information visit fisheries website:
http://fisheries.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/BlueSwimmerCrabProtection/index.php?0102

Nov 11th
Crayfish/WA Rock Lobster season opens on the 15th of November 2011 and runs to the 30th of June 2012. You must have a licence to collect crayfish and you are limited to 6 per person or 12 per boat
New size limits are in place this season, namely 76mm
Check the fisheries website for further information:
http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/FishingRockLobsters/FishingforRockLobster2011-2012.pdf

Apr 18th
We had 18 pairs enter the Glynn Dromey Memorial Spearfishing Competition – 2011 on Saturday morning. The wind was gusting 20 knots from the east and the swell was 1.2 to 1.5 metres, pretty much as forecast. The viz varied from 2 to 15 metres depending on dive location and water was 22-23 degrees. Of the 18, 14 pairs weighed in.
The results:
First Place:
Rob Higgs
Ross Bulluck
7 fish and 1187 points
Second Place:
Darren Gebbetis
Brendan Bright
5 fish and 1144 points
Third Place:
Troy Eggins
Rik Weekes
3 fish and 732 points
Fourth Place:
Graham Gould
Joe Petrovich
3 fish and 660 points
Fifth Place:
Ben Coy
Michael North
3 fish and 586 points
Best Junior: Jack Moss
2 fish and 367 points
Mystery Fish: Nick Extract
Thankyou to all the sponsors.
Prizes included:
Beuchat Dive computer donated by Robbie from Adreno
Rob Allen Gun by Peter Griffiths of All Spark Electrical
Aimrite Gun by David Stickland
Beuchat Carbon Gun by David Whitham of Ocky’s Water World
DiveR Fins by David Whitham of Ocky’s Water World
John Muhling Marine service voucher by James and Mary Muhling
4 wheel alignment, balance and rotation vouchers by Kevin Ackroyd through Beaurepaires and Tyrepower Perth City
Dive mask, wetsuit socks etc., from Aaron at Powerdive
Freediving fins from Wombat at Hookah Dive
3 Rashies and wetsuit booties from Joanne at JAM Products
Cressi Gear Bags and fillet knives from Damo at Dunsborough Sportz
Rob Allen reel and knife from Rennier
People who contributed with their time:
Dagger Dave for his texts co-ordinating buddies and boats
Ben Campbell for the catering and Cam Sudintas, Dane Wilmott, Ross Bullock and Rob Higgs with the cooking
Graham Gould for overseeing
Aleks Ceklic with his web posts
Tania Douthwaite for assisting the scorer
Nathan McMurdo and Ron Pitcher the weighmasters
A good day.
Regards, Joe.
Apr 30th
A reminder that the Cockburn Sound Blue Manna crab season is now closed
Dec 16th
PLEASE read up on the newest fisheries rules below
http://fisheries.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/WestLimits/westcoast_rules_2009.pdf
One of the more significant changes to us is the new Dhufish limit. Its 1 Dhufish per diver or 2 per boat (If there are 2 or more persons on the boat).
Also the addition of the “High Risk Demersal” category of 2 fish ONLY .This category includes spearo favourites Baldchin Grouper, Breaksea Cod, Parrot fish, Dhufish and Pink Snapper to name a few. In simple terms you (the Spearfisherman) may only capture 2 high risk demersal species in total, ie 1 Baldchin and 1 Pink Snapper.
It DOES NOT MEAN you can have 2 Baldchin, 2 Pink Snapper, 2 Breaksea Cod and 2 Parrotfish in your possession.
Again, WAUC remind you to be aware of all fisheries restrictions before and during a dive!
Safe Spearing
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Nov 9th

Western Rock Lobster
Bag limit are 6 per person and 12 per boat.
Lobsters may not be speared whilst diving for them and the middle tail must be clipped soon after capture.
For further info regarding Western Rock lobster visit:
www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/FishingRockLobsters/index.php?0102
Nov 3rd
Congratulations to Joe on his recent re-election to the RECFISH WA board. Joe’s contribution and effort is greatly appreciated by all WA Spearfisherman and his representation of the Spearfishing minority is invaluable to our sport and its future in WA.
Thank you to all that voted for Joe who secures another 1 year term on the board.
Well done Joe.
Nov 2nd
Abalone season has opened on 1st November for the West Coast zone and runs untill 6th December.
Best places to try for these guys are shallow reefs where the ocean breaks.
Check www.fish.wa.gov.au for restrictions, bag limits and further details.
