Loch McNess (Nyungar: Wagardu Lark),[2] also known as Yanchep Lake, is a freshwater lake located near Yanchep in the northern part of the coastal plain of Perth, Western Australia.

Water from the lake was used to refill the underground pools and streams in some of the nearby caves, however the project was ultimately unsuccessful and subsequently discontinued.

[3][4] The lake is named after Sir Charles McNess, a wealthy Western Australian philanthropist.

[6] The lake is also known as Wagardu Lark by the Nyoongar aboriginals[2] and along with the caves is of significant cultural importance.

[7] Since European colonisation of the area and specifically with the building of Gloucester Lodge on its shores in 1933[8] it has traditionally been used for boating outings.