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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...