Lake Hayward near Waroona: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Lake Hayward in Waroona, Western Australia. It sits 6.8 km in from the sea. Roughly 48 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. There is roughly 2.8 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Our Waroona list holds plenty of bigger water. Some 22 km away sits Waroona, the nearest settlement. Dawesville is 28 km and Binningup 29 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lake Hayward

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Work the tide here — moving water feeds, slack water rests. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Lake Hayward fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 24°C, the coldest about 13°C. The season is continuous, with heat as the only real check. Levels swing with the wet season, which moves the fishing about. The wet months move levels about, which shifts the fishing with them. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Hayward.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lake Newnham, 1.8 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Lake Hayward before loading the car.