The Canning River is a significant waterway flowing through the Perth metropolitan area in Western Australia. It transitions from freshwater in its upper reaches to an estuarine environment as it approaches its confluence with the Swan River. The river is managed for multiple uses, with the Canning River Regional Park extending for six kilometres along both banks, providing formal public access points for activities like walking, canoeing, and fishing. The river system supports a mix of native freshwater, estuarine, and marine fish species, making it a diverse and popular urban fishery.