West Australian dhufish is taken by commercial fisheries in the West Coast Bioregion, including the West Coast Demersal Scalefish (Interim) Managed Fishery. This fishery supplies fresh local seafood to the WA community and doesn’t have Commonwealth export approval.
Commercial fishing arrangements for this fishery can be found online in their management plan and Vessel Monitoring System approved directions:
The latest catch, stock status, broader ecosystem impacts and social and economic outcomes for this fishery can be found in the annual Status reports of the fisheries and aquatic resources of Western Australia. This publication should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report.