Angling Section

The Angling Section is a friendly, family orientated group of members of varying ages and lifestyles who are actively involved in recreational and competitive fishing, whether it be from a boat or beach.

Two social events are among the highlights of the year-round season: Opening Day in October and September’s annual Angling Presentation Dinner. There are weekly fishing trips, monthly Boat Angling competitions, Beach Competitions, the annual HYC Team Fish competition and the open Harbour Classic event. Members also compete for Australian Anglers Association (AAA) state boat angling titles, which in 2020, was hosted by Hillarys Yacht Club. The annual Harbour Classic Fishing Competition in April is one of the largest local fishing competitions of the year. An open competition, all anglers in Western Australia are invited to fish in this event to show their expertise by catching the best of the named species. Team Fish, held in August, features teams of one to four, at least one of whom must be a Club member. The weekly inshore fishing trips set out from the Club at 7am on Wednesdays. For those without boats, the Club vessel Balaton Jack is generally involved in the regular fishing trips and boat competitions. There is also a second Club boat which can be used, if available. Junior Fishing Clinics are held for the youngsters during school holidays. These popular clinics are an excellent introduction into fishing, teaching children how to use fishing gear and identify and handle fish.