Lake Pollard near Dawesville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Waroona, Western Australia, this is Lake Pollard. Country round the bank runs to warm green lowland. With some 66 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Bank access stretches around 3.0 km in total. It lies lower than most water we list in Western Australia. Some 21 km away sits Dawesville, the nearest settlement. Waroona lies 24 km off, Wannanup another 25 km. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Pollard

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Time trips to the tide table rather than the clock here. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include crimson-backed sillago, King George whiting and sandy sprat. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. The shape of Lake Pollard rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give February about 23°C and July about 13°C. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. Levels swing with the wet season, which moves the fishing about. Early spring brings the water on quickly here. Expect Lake Pollard to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Perch take small lures and worms fished near the bottom close to structure. Local rules can differ across the regional boundary, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Martins Tank Lake, 3 km out. Treat access at Lake Pollard as something to verify.