Why locals fish this spot
The Narrows is where the Swan River pinches under the freeway, and that bottleneck concentrates current and fish. The bridge pylons create eddies that hold mulloway — this is one of Perth's best land-based jewfish spots. Bream sit around the pylons year-round, and tailor push through on the tide.
How to fish this spot
Fish tight to the pylons and the current seams where fast water meets slack water behind the structure. Live baits or fresh squid strips work best for mulloway after dark. For bream, work soft plastics or bait rigs along the pylon edges on the incoming tide.
Common catches
Bream (year-round around the pylons), mulloway (Oct–Mar, best after dark with live bait), tailor (moving through on tide changes), and flathead over the sandy bottom between pylons.
Access and tips
This is an urban spot right in the city — fish at night when foot traffic drops and mulloway switch on. Keep gear simple and stay mobile along the foreshore. The lighting from the bridge and city helps you see what's happening in the water.