Missing WA fisherman a father of two

Members of the family of a man who failed to return from a solo fishing trip off Perth's northern coast say the 38-year-old father of two is an experienced angler.

The search for Rohan Wilson, who was expected to return his 6.4 metre vessel to Mindarie Marina by 8pm on Wednesday, recommenced on Friday morning with eight boats scouring the metropolitan coastline.

Police say his car and boat were found at the marina, and officers have also been patrolling the shoreline between Hillarys and Guilderton.

Mr Wilson's family described him as a much loved husband and father of two young boys, and said they were praying for positive developments.

"He is an experienced fisherman who embraces the opportunity to get out fishing whenever he can," they said in a statement on Friday.

"We'd like to extend our gratitude and thanks to the enormous search efforts that have gone into the search for Rohan."