WA Undersea – Perth WA

A reminder that the Cockburn Sound Blue Manna crab season is now closed

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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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.

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.