* Fisheries regulators rely on a culture of compliance to encourage adherence to fisheries legislation and regulations.
* Fisheries management mechanisms are routinely adopted to prevent non-compliance.
* Literature reveals a common culture of non-compliance across geographic locations and fisheries.
* Results are drawn from a study of 945 participants to understand the culture of compliance among West Australian fishers.
* Results improve understanding of non-compliance for this inshore fishery and how responses can encourage a compliant culture.