Wellington Dam

Dam·Western Australia·Australia

Field notes

Big freshwater impoundment on the Collie River near Collie, holding strong redfin numbers and stocked trout in cooler months. Soft plastics over the drowned timber for reddies, hardbodies trolled along the dam wall for trout. Boat ramp at the south end.

Current conditions

Wind
2.6 kt SSE
Gusts 8.2 kt
Air temp
12.1°C
 
Source: Open-Meteo / ECMWF (15-min cache). Not for navigation.

Sun & moon

Today
Sun↑ 07:16↓ 17:30
Moon↑ 11:09↓ 00:54
PhaseFirst quarter 49%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:49 – 08:16
  • Dusk16:30 – 17:57
Tomorrow
Sun↑ 07:15↓ 17:31
Moon↑ 11:39↓ 01:54
PhaseFirst quarter 59%
Best windows
  • Dawn06:49 – 08:15
  • Dusk16:31 – 17:58
Best windows combine civil twilight with the hour either side of sun transit — the universal low-light feeding window most species respond to. Moon phase influence is folkloric; full and new moons coincide with the strongest tide swings.

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Access & logistics

Spot type
Dam
Region
Western Australia, Australia
Fishing style
impoundment fishing, freshwater fishing and land-based fishing
Structure
Typically holds snags, points and drop-offs — work the structure for holding fish.
Licence
Recreational fishing licence may apply — check the Western Australia fisheries regulator before fishing.
Closures
Always confirm current marine park / closure status and seasonal bag limits.

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