What fish can you catch at Drakesbrook Weir?

Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Redfin Perch. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.

Can you fish Drakesbrook Weir from the shore?

Yes — Drakesbrook Weir has shore access.

Do I need to check the fishing rules for Drakesbrook Weir?

Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Western Australia fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Western Australia regulations page tracks them.

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Drakesbrook Weir.

Drakesbrook Weir is open freshwater in Waroona, with shore and kayak access. Anglers target Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Redfin Perch. Sourced from the official listing, 9 July 2026.

Spot type

Lake

Access

Shore + Kayak

Species

Region

Waroona

Fishing Drakesbrook Weir

Drakesbrook Weir is a named Waroona freshwater spot promoted by local and WA tourism sources for fishing. It gives the WA set a south-west shore-access lake rather than another coastal jetty.

What's there

Rainbow TroutBrown TroutRedfin Perch

Best conditions: Fish the edges with light freshwater tackle during cool, quiet parts of the day. The compact weir suits bank anglers and families who can move around the shoreline without needing a boat.

Facilities

ParkingToilets

Where it is

-32.85870, 115.94970

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Check the rules first

WA freshwater regs SSOT; check DPIRD freshwater licence/rules and Shire of Waroona site notices before fishing.

Bag limits, size limits and closures are set by the Western Australia fisheries authority and change through the year. Fishare tracks the current rules on the WA fishing regulations page — check it before you keep a fish.

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Drakesbrook Weir?: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Redfin Perch. Species listed are those the source records for this spot — seasons and what is actually biting change through the year, so check the current forecast before you go.
Can you fish Drakesbrook Weir from the shore?: Yes — Drakesbrook Weir has shore access.
When is the best time to fish Drakesbrook Weir?: Fish the edges with light freshwater tackle during cool, quiet parts of the day. The compact weir suits bank anglers and families who can move around the shoreline without needing a boat.
Do I need to check the fishing rules for Drakesbrook Weir?: Yes. Bag limits, size limits and closures change and are set by the Western Australia fisheries authority — always check the current rules before you keep a fish. Fishare's Western Australia regulations page tracks them.

Source & verification

Details for Drakesbrook Weir come from the official source, retrieved 9 July 2026.

Source detail: Tourism WA and Shire/Visit Waroona pages confirm fishing at Drakesbrook Weir. Coordinate is the mapped Drakesbrook Weir waterbody.

Conditions change. Access closes, sand moves and structure shifts — check locally before you travel a long way.

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