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Read fishing diaries from fellow anglers and get inspired for your next trip.
Each story helps us learn, whether you're a beginner just starting out or someone who's fished for years.
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Rina

(@rina-admin)

Name of the Fish caught: flathead

Method of Fishing: soft plastic

State: Western Australia

Location: Swan River (Bicton)

Catch Date: 2024-11-30

Fish Size: 34 cm

Details: Caught around at 10am with "RAPALA CRUSH CITY HEAVY HITTER LURE 3 INCH - Real Shad"

Uploaded Photos:
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Seb

(@diyx)

Name of the Fish caught: Herring

Method of Fishing: Soft Plastic

State: Western Australia

Location: Phillip Point Rottnest

Catch Date: 2024-11-24

Fish Size: 30 cm

Details: -

Uploaded Photos:
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Seb

(@diyx)

Name of the Fish caught: Flathead

Method of Fishing: Soft Plastics

State: Western Australia

Location: Swan River East Freo

Catch Date: 2024-12-01

Fish Size: 25 cm

Details: -

Uploaded Photos:
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Popular Fishing Spots in WA

  • Perth area
    • Swan River
    • Cottesloe Beach
    • Rottnest Island
  • South West
    • Busselton
    • Dunsborough
    • Augusta
  • Great Southern
  • Goldfields-Esperance

Fishing Tips

  • Understand your target species: Research their habits, preferred habitats, and feeding times.
  • Master different fishing techniques: Experiment with various methods like baitcasting, spinning, fly fishing, and lure fishing.
  • Practice knot tying: Strong and reliable knots are essential for preventing line breaks and losing fish.

Weather and Tides

  • Check weather forecasts: Be aware of wind, rain, and swell conditions to plan your fishing trip accordingly.
  • Understand tidal patterns: Tides significantly influence fish behavior, so plan your fishing around high and low tides.
  • Consider lunar phases: Some fish species are more active during specific moon phases.

Fishing Regulations

  • Adhere to size and bag limits: Respect catch limits to protect fish populations and maintain sustainable fishing.
  • Know protected areas: Be aware of marine parks and other protected zones where fishing is restricted or prohibited.