About Perth Game Fishing Club

PGFC was formed in 1949 when it was known as the West Australian Game Fishing Association (WAGFA). In 1956 the club changed its name to Perth Game Fishing Club to allow WAGFA to function as the peak state body representing game fishing. The Club currently has a membership in excess of 200, including men, women and juniors. The Club has a philosophy of  fishing for the future and encourages the practice of tag and release.

This year the Club's season commences with Opening Weekend in early February, which also forms part of the first of  the Club's tournaments, the WA Open. The shotgun start gets the boats underway from Thomson Bay to start the day's fishing and is followed by fellowship on the Rottnest Fuel Jetty and a relaxing dinner at the Rottnest Island Country Club.

PGFC holds three major tournaments each year. The WA Open is held partially concurrent with Opening Weekend in February, the Marlin Cup in early May and the Mackerel Islands Tournament, which in late August - early September at Thevenard Island off the coast near Onslow. 

Members who do not have their own boats can usually find a place on another club member's boat as crew. Likewise, inexperienced new members with boats are encouraged to learn the ropes by having a knowledgeable crew member made available to them. Arrangements are made to match crew members with skippers.

The main social activity aside from tournaments is a social meeting on the first Tuesday of each month held at the clubrooms situated at the Royal Perth Yacht Club in Mews Road Fremantle.  The social nights allow anglers to discuss coming events, look at  tackle techniques and generally  “chit chat”.  Guest speakers provide information on related topics. Social nights are held every month except January, with a big event in December. At  these meetings, snacks are provided and the bar is open.

Members are kept abreast of what is happening in the local game-fishing scene with frequent Hook-Up e-mail newletters sent out throughout the year. As well there is the annual STRiKE Magazine with comprehensive information on the club’s activities.

PGFC is responsible for running the metropolitan area’s FAD (Fish Aggregating Device) program, which sees six FADs deployed and positioned offshore attracting game fish species including Tuna, Mahi Mahi and Marlin.

Please feel free to attend one of our meetings to get a feel for what we do. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Club's President Rhyss Whittred on mobile 0400 122 878, or any of the committee members listed on the "Contact Us" page.

News Updated as of 4th May 2009 FISHING REPORT FADS will be removed for the season this week with a few fish still being caught around the area, striped Tuna have moved into the 100M area otherwise the salmon have also completed a disppearing act from West End. FAD News All the FADS will be out of the water on the 7th May 2009, a big thankyou to all the sponsors of the FAD program, this has been another great fishing season thanks to the PGFC and Sponsors. PGFC WA Open The 2009 WA Open has been held with a great weekend had by all, please see photos and report below. Click here to view the Photos form this Event Click here to download the - Tag & Release + Captures List For The 2009 WA Open Marlin Cup Tournament The Marlin Cup was a great weekend with 9 boats fishing, the weather was absolutely brilliant however no Marlin were raised but at least a few good Dolphin Fish and Striped Tuna kept the fleet entertained. Yamaha Outboards Mackerel Islands Tournament The 2009 Tournament is to be held between August 23rd & 29th.