FishWatch

Have you seen anything recently that you thought was suspicious involving fish or fishing, or that might be some sort of illegal fishing activity? This could include things like someone netting in the river, exceeding their bag or possession limits, taking undersized fish, fishing in a closed area or having more fishing gear in the water than they should.

If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, please contact the Department of Fisheries on its 24-hour FISHWATCH number:

1800 815 507

You can also contact a local district office to speak with a Fisheries and Marine Officer about what you saw.

ANY INFORMATION ON THESE ACTIVITIES COULD BE VALUABLE!

So that you can make an accurate report as possible, please make a note of the following things:

• HOW many people did you see?
  
  
• WHO were they? (Did you hear/know any of their names?
  
  
• WHAT were they doing?
  
  
• WHERE did it happen? The nearest known landmark or intersection of the closest road may help to pinpoint the location of the activity.
  
  
• WHAT type of equipment did you see being used, such as the type of cars or boats, including registration numbers, and their descriptions?
  
  
• WHEN did it happen - what time and date? Is it something that is happening right now, while you are making a report, or was it something you observed previously?
  
  

WHY should you pass on this information? To protect our Fish for the Future!

The Department of Fisheries recommends that you do not approach anyone who you think is involved in illegal activity involving fish or fishing. However, by gathering the above information and forwarding it on to the Department, you will be assisting specially trained Fisheries and Marine Officers in their vital work of conserving WA's fish resources for future generations.

Any information forwarded onto the Department is treated confidentially.

Your observations may be the key to stopping fish thieves!