Mongers Lake
Mongers Lake
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Mongers Lake, known by its Noongar name Galup (also called Keiermulu), is a large urban wetland situated on the Swan Coastal Plain in the suburban area of Wembley, Western Australia, less than 5 kilometres from the Perth central business district. The lake covers approximately 70 hectares of predominantly open, shallow water and sits within the broader 110-hectare Galup Reserve alongside the Mitchell Freeway. A small island, Monger Island, of about 1.3 hectares occupies the south-west corner of the lake. While the reserve is a popular destination attracting up to 12,000 visitors per week for activities such as birdwatching, walking, and cycling, the fish community in the lake is composed entirely of introduced species.
Species & education
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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Mongers Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
The open shallow water throughout the lake and the area around Monger Island in the south-west corner are natural focal points. The island, at 1.3 hectares, creates adjacent structure that can concentrate fish, particularly English perch.
Know where you can legally fish on Mongers Lake
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Western Australia licenses and regulations
Western Australia Boating Regulations
Official WA Department of Transport page for recreational boating rules, including vessel registration, safety equipment and lifejacket requirements, speed limits, and marine alcohol and drug laws under the WA Marine Act 1982.
Western Australia Fishing License
Official WA DPIRD page for recreational fishing licences. WA has activity-specific licences rather than one general licence, including a South-West Freshwater Angling licence for inland fishing, plus separate licences for boat fishing, net fishing, rock lobster, abalone, and marron.
Western Australia Fishing Regulations
Official DPIRD page for WA recreational fishing rules, covering bag, size and possession limits, closed seasons, and gear restrictions. Links to the searchable rules database for limits by species and location.
Western Australia Stream Access Laws
WA has no dedicated public stream-access page; this is the closest official page, covering WA's water resources legislation, primarily the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914, which vests water in the Crown.
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