Bob Dawson remembers the days of "marron galore" in Western Australia's South West, when recreational fishers would bring in more than 100 tonnes of freshwater crayfish from the region's dams and ...

For those seeking Western Australia's wild-caught marron, found only in the State's South-west, this sustainably managed recreational fishery offers ...

It’s not uncommon to see a big white 4WD heading along the Kwinana Freeway with a heavy-gauge wire net on the roof with a long timber handle. A marron net. Or scoop. It’s new stuff for me. I’m an ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Two fishermen have been nabbed by Fisheries officers, allegedly leaving Harvey Dam in possession of more than 70 out-of-season marron.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Two South West men have copped hefty fines for fishing marron at Harvey Dam out of season and grossly exceeding bag limits, according to ...

THOUSANDS of people are expected to hit the Murray and Collie rivers this weekend, with the four-week marron fishing season opening on Friday at noon. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

Intervention may be needed to save Western Australia's marron fisheries as stocks decline due to change in climate. The South West is drying up according to Nathan Harrison, manager for strategic ...

Poachers are smashing through the Water Corporation's gates and fences to steal marron from creeks and dams that are supposed to be protected for public drinking supplies. The State-owned utility has ...

FISHERIES Minister Ken Baston says officers would be patrolling throughout the season, beginning on Friday, to ensure people are using the correct fishing gear and no traps.

A SPECIAL breeding program is helping save the critically endangered hairy marron, a rare WA freshwater crayfish. A Department of Fisheries freshwater ecosystems scientist believes an improved new ...

A magistrate in Harvey Court has handed down the biggest fines ever in WA for illegal marron fishing, with penalties and costs totalling $97,731.60 and the seizure of a vehicle. Daniela has returned ...

Catch of the day: marron are highly sought-after in Western Australia Credit: Photo: ALAMY I am in Margaret River, three hours south of Perth in Western Australia, filming a television series.