City Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
City Beach
- Saltwater
- Beach
- Sq. miles
- 0.6
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 0
City Beach offers a popular stretch of coastline for land-based anglers in Perth's western suburbs, situated within the Town of Cambridge. This sandy beach is characterized by its prominent groyne, which serves as a focal point for fishing activity. The area has been the center of significant regulatory discussion, with local authorities proposing changes to fishing access in response to community concerns over target species and beach safety.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at City Beach and what's needed to catch them.
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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on City Beach. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
The City Beach groyne is a well-known and popular fishing location. The elevated position of the Floreat Beach carpark has also been used by anglers targeting larger species, as it provides a vantage point some distance from the water's edge. The underwater structure associated with the groyne likely attracts fish.
Know where you can legally fish on City Beach
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Western Australia licenses and regulations
Western Australia Boating Regulations
Official WA Department of Transport page for recreational boating rules, including vessel registration, safety equipment and lifejacket requirements, speed limits, and marine alcohol and drug laws under the WA Marine Act 1982.
Western Australia Fishing License
Official WA DPIRD page for recreational fishing licences. WA has activity-specific licences rather than one general licence, including a South-West Freshwater Angling licence for inland fishing, plus separate licences for boat fishing, net fishing, rock lobster, abalone, and marron.
Western Australia Fishing Regulations
Official DPIRD page for WA recreational fishing rules, covering bag, size and possession limits, closed seasons, and gear restrictions. Links to the searchable rules database for limits by species and location.
Western Australia Stream Access Laws
WA has no dedicated public stream-access page; this is the closest official page, covering WA's water resources legislation, primarily the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914, which vests water in the Crown.
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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish City Beach and check the marine forecast before you launch.
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