Hillarys is the biggest marina in Perth's northern suburbs, and the breakwater walls create a huge amount of fishable structure. When the Freo Doctor blows out the open coast in the arvo, Hillarys stays protected. The channel entrance funnels water and bait on the tide, and the rock walls hold squid, herring, and skippy year-round.

Fish the breakwater walls and channel edges, casting parallel to the rocks rather than straight out. The entrance is the prime zone — current concentrates here on tide changes and fish stack up. Squid jigs work well along the walls after dark. For herring, float a light rig along the pylons.

Herring, skippy, squid (good numbers along the walls at night), tailor around the entrance, and bream tucked in along the rock edges.

Busy public area with restaurants and foot traffic — be mindful of pedestrians and keep casts away from walkways. The car park fills fast on weekends. Light gear and finesse presentations work best in the clear, calm water inside the harbour.