02/05/2026
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When you catch a pest fish, don't throw it back 🐟🐠 The latest South West Freshwater Angling Survey shows one in five redfin perch caught in 2024/25 was released, despite the fish being a threat to other species in the waterway.
Department of Fisheries Management Officer Aaron Moses said he would like to see fishers play a bigger role removing redfin perch from our dams and rivers.
"They're actually great to eat," he said
"Even if you don't want to eat them, please humanely dispatch them and dispose of them appropriately and you'll be doing a lot of good for our marron which is an iconic species in the South West."
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The data showed redfin perch made up about 77% of the total freshwater catch.