A fisherman has died after being swept from rocks into the sea at a spot known as "The Deep" near Albany in WA's Great Southern.

Police said at about 3.00pm Volunteer Marine Rescue located the body of a 30-year-old Albany man near West Cape Howe.

Rock fishing can be hazardous. Credit:Recfishwest

The man was from Bayonet Head, and has now been returned to Albany.

Albany Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.



