Coogee Beach sits between Woodman Point and South Beach with a mix of sandy beach and groyne structure. The groyne creates eddies where bait collects, and the reef patches offshore add structure that holds fish. It's a good middle-ground spot — more structure than a flat beach, less intimidating than rock platform fishing.

Fish the groyne edges where turbulent water meets cleaner water — cast parallel to the rocks rather than straight out. The sandy patches between reef hold whiting on light rigs with fresh bait. At dawn and dusk, work metals along the groyne for herring and tailor. The incoming tide pushes bait against the groyne and switches the bite on.

Herring (reliable around the groyne), tailor (dawn and dusk along the rocks), King George whiting (sandy patches, warmer months), garfish, and squid over the weed beds.

The Omeo wreck and Coogee Maritime Trail area nearby is a no-fishing zone — know the boundaries. Fish the groyne and beach areas away from the protected zone. The groyne can be slippery with weed growth, so watch your footing. Good option when you want structure fishing without driving to Fremantle.