WIW Western Asset Inflation Linked Opportunities & Income Fund

Under normal market conditions and at the time of purchase, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its total managed assets in inflation-linked securities. The Fund may invest up to 100% of its total managed assets in non-U.S. dollar investments. The Fund may also invest up to 40% of its total managed assets in below investment grade securities.

Letter from the president

Dear Shareholder,

We are pleased to provide the annual report of Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund for the twelve-month reporting period ended November 30, 2021. Please read on for a detailed look at prevailing economic and market conditions during the Fund’s reporting period and to learn how those conditions have affected Fund performance.

As always, we remain committed to providing you with excellent service and a full spectrum of investment choices. We also remain committed to supplementing the support you receive from your financial advisor. One way we accomplish this is through our website, www.franklintempleton.com. Here you can gain immediate access to market and investment information, including:

We look forward to helping you meet your financial goals.

Sincerely,

Jane Trust, CFA

President

December 31, 2021

Fund overview

Q. What is the Fund’s investment strategy?

A. The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income. Capital appreciation, when consistent with current income, is a secondary investment objective. Under normal market conditions and at the time of purchase, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its total managed assetsⁱ in inflation-linked securities. The Fund may also invest up to 40% of its total managed assets in below investment grade securities. The Fund may invest up to 100% of its total managed assets in non-U.S. dollar investments which gives the Fund flexibility to invest up to 100% of its total managed assets in non-U.S. dollar inflation-linked securities (up to 100% of its non-U.S. dollar exposure may be unhedged). The Fund may engage in currency strategies, using instruments such as currency forwards, futures and options, to take long and short foreign currency positions subject to a limit of exposure from such strategies to 40% of total managed assets. This capacity is in addition to the capacity to have 100% unhedged exposure to non-U.S. dollar currencies through the purchase of fixed income securities. The Fund may utilize commodity-related strategies for up to 10% of its total managed assets. Exposure to commodities is expected to be achieved using a variety of instruments, such as futures contracts, options and other derivatives, or through investments in exchange-traded products that offer exposure to commodities. The Fund does not expect to hold physical commodities.

Each of the foregoing policies is a non-fundamental policy that may be changed without shareholder approval. The Fund also has the following non-fundamental policy, which, to the extent required by applicable law, may only be changed after notice to shareholders: under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its total managed assets in inflation-protected securities and non-inflation-protected securities and instruments with the potential to enhance the Fund’s income. The Fund may invest up to 20% of the portfolio in debt instruments of emerging markets issuers, that are not inflation-linked securities.

Reverse repurchase agreements and other forms of leverage will not exceed 38% of the Fund’s total managed assets. The Fund currently expects that the average effective duration of its portfolio will range between zero and fifteen years, although this target duration may change from time to time. The Fund may enter into credit default swap contracts, interest rate swap contracts, consumer price index swaps and total return swap contracts for investment purposes, to manage its credit risk, interest rate and inflation-linked risk exposure, hedging, or to add leverage. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives.

The Fund seeks to offer an inflation hedge through investments in global inflation-linked securities, and primarily in U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”)ⁱⁱ. The Fund also seeks to offer shareholders certain additional advantages through the ability to invest in other fixed income asset classes, which may result in higher total returns and higher distribution rates. These asset classes include select investments in high-yield and investment grade credit, emerging markets and structured products.

Fund overview (cont’d)

At Western Asset Management Company, LLC (“Western Asset”), the Fund’s investment adviser, we utilize a fixed income team approach, with decisions derived from interaction among various investment management sector specialists. The sector teams are comprised of Western Asset’s senior portfolio management personnel, research analysts and an in-house economist. Under this team approach, management of client fixed income portfolios will reflect a consensus of interdisciplinary views within the Western Asset organization. The individuals responsible for development of investment strategy, day-to-day portfolio management, oversight and coordination of the Fund are S. Kenneth Leech, Michael C. Buchanan, Frederick Marki and Chia-Liang Lian.

Q. What were the overall market conditions during the Fund’s reporting period?

A. Fixed income markets experienced periods of volatility and, overall, declined over the twelve-month reporting period ended November 30, 2021. Volatility was driven by a number of factors, including the repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic, sharply falling and then rising global growth, inflation concerns and shifting central bank monetary policy. Most spread sectors (non-Treasuries) outperformed similar duration Treasuries. This was driven by monetary policy accommodation from the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) and the rollout of several COVID-19 vaccines which triggered increased investor risk appetite.

Short-term U.S. Treasury yields moved sharply higher as economic conditions improved. The yield for the two-year Treasury note began the reporting period at 0.16% and ended the reporting period at 0.52%. The low of 0.09% occurred on February 5, 2021, and the high of 0.63% took place on November 22, 2021. Long-term U.S. Treasury yields also moved higher, as positive economic data triggered inflationary concerns and the Fed began removing its monetary policy accommodation. The yield for the ten-year Treasury began the reporting period at 0.84% (the low for the period) and ended the reporting period at 1.43%. The high of 1.74% took place on March 19 and March 31, 2021.

Inflation moved sharply higher during the reporting period. For the twelve months ended November 30, 2021, the seasonally unadjusted rate of inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”)ⁱⁱⁱ, was 6.8%. The CPI-U less food and energy was 4.3% over the same time frame. TIPS, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation-Linked Bond Index^iv, returned 6.83% during the reporting period.

Q. How did we respond to these changing market conditions?

A. A number of adjustments were made to the Fund’s portfolio during the reporting period. The portfolio generally maintained an overall duration stance that was longer relative to the Fund’s Custom Benchmark^v. However, throughout the period, the portfolio’s duration and yield curve positioning were tactically managed in response to the dynamic rate environment.

TIPS exposure, in terms of duration contribution, was gradually reduced in the portfolio. This occurred as valuations became less appealing as inflation expectations appeared to be fully valued relative to our expected inflation outcomes. During the reporting period, the Fund also gradually reduced its non-U.S. dollar exposures in both developed and emerging markets. The Fund maintained a modest exposure to high yield bonds which was slightly reduced toward the end of the reporting period.

The Fund employed U.S. Treasury futures and options, including options on futures, as well as Eurodollar futures, to manage its yield curve positioning and interest rate risk, or duration. The use of these instruments detracted from performance. Interest rate swaps, also used to manage interest rate exposure, did not have a meaningful impact on returns. Credit linked credit default swap (“CDS”) contracts, were employed to achieve a synthetic exposure to corporate bonds. They contributed to performance. Currency forwards and futures on foreign currencies, which were used to manage the Fund’s currency exposure, in aggregate, contributed to performance. Futures on commodities, which were used to manage the Fund’s commodity exposure, contributed to performance.

Leverage was used to add yield to the portfolio, by increasing the Fund’s exposure to non-TIPS asset classes, including credit and commodities. The Fund ended the reporting period with leverage as a percentage of gross assets of roughly 31%, unchanged from when the period began. The use of leverage generated positive results during the reporting period.

Performance review

For the twelve months ended November 30, 2021, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund returned 10.02% based on its net asset value (“NAV”)^vi and 17.88% based on its New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) market price per share. The Fund’s unmanaged benchmarks, the Bloomberg U.S. Government Inflation-Linked 1-10 Year Index^vii and the Bloomberg U.S. Government Inflation-Linked All Maturities Index^viii, returned 6.47% and 6.86%, respectively, for the same period. The Bloomberg World Government Inflation-Linked All Maturities Index^ix and the Fund’s Custom Benchmark returned 5.80% and 5.90%, respectively, over the same time frame.

The Fund has adopted a managed distribution policy (the “Managed Distribution Policy”). Pursuant to this policy, the Fund intends to make regular monthly distributions to common shareholders at a fixed rate per common share, which rate may be adjusted from time to time by the Fund’s Board of Trustees. This policy has no impact on the Fund’s investment strategy and may reduce the Fund’s NAV. The Fund’s investment adviser believes the policy helps maintain the Fund’s competitiveness and may benefit the Fund’s market price and premium/discount to the Fund’s NAV.

During the twelve-month period, the Fund made distributions to shareholders totaling $0.42 per share.* The performance table shows the Fund’s twelve-month total return based on its NAV and market price as of November 30, 2021. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

All figures represent past performance and are not a guarantee of future results. Performance figures for periods shorter than one year represent cumulative figures and are not annualized.

** Total returns are based on changes in NAV or market price, respectively. Returns reflect the deduction of all Fund expenses, including management fees, operating expenses, and other Fund expenses. Returns do not reflect the deduction of brokerage commissions or taxes that investors may pay on distributions or the sale of shares.

† Total return assumes the reinvestment of all distributions at NAV.

‡ Total return assumes the reinvestment of all distributions in additional shares in accordance with the Fund’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

One of the distinguishing features of closed-end funds compared to other investment vehicles is the ability to trade at a premium or discount to NAV. Since the Fund is listed on the NYSE, the share price may trade above (premium) or below (discount) its NAV. Whereas the NAV is reflective of the Fund’s underlying investments, the share price is reflective of the overall supply and demand in the marketplace. Historically, the majority of closed-end funds have traded at a discount to NAV. This Fund was no exception to the phenomenon. We believe the Fund’s discount may be driven by a number of factors, including the overall closed-end fund market, current distribution rate and muted demand for inflation-linked investment products. While there are actions that may temporarily reduce the discount to NAV, which the Board of Trustees regularly evaluates, we believe that if investor demand for inflation-linked investments increased, that development, among other factors, may help reduce the Fund’s share price discount to NAV over time. Western Asset continues to believe the Fund offers investors the opportunity for long-term inflation protection while providing a source of diversification for investors’ fixed income portfolios.

Q. What were the leading contributors to performance?

A. The largest contributor to the Fund’s performance during the reporting period was its yield curve positioning. Commodity exposures comprised the second largest contributor to performance. Corporate credit exposures, including both investment-grade and high-yield bonds, were the third largest contributor to returns as credit spreads tightened during the course of the reporting period. Finally, the Fund’s structured product and emerging markets exposures were additive for returns.

Q. What were the leading detractors from performance?

A. The most significant detractor from the Fund’s performance was its exposure to U.S. Treasuries. The Fund’s duration positioning was also a headwind for results, with both U.S. and non-U.S. duration exposures detracting from performance during the reporting period.

Looking for additional information?

The Fund is traded under the symbol “WIW” and its closing market price is available in most newspapers under the NYSE listings. The daily NAV is available online under the symbol “XWIWX” on most financial websites. Barron’s and The Wall Street Journal’s Monday edition both carry closed-end fund tables that provide additional information. In addition, the Fund issues a quarterly press release that can be found on most major financial websites as well as www.franklintempleton.com.

In a continuing effort to provide information concerning the Fund, shareholders may call 1-888-777-0102 (toll free), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, for the Fund’s current NAV, market price and other information.

Thank you for your investment in Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund. As always, we appreciate that you have chosen us to manage your assets and we remain focused on achieving the Fund’s investment goals.

Sincerely,

Western Asset Management Company, LLC

December 17, 2021

RISKS: The Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company designed primarily as a long-term investment and not as a trading vehicle. The Fund is not intended to be a complete investment program and, due to the uncertainty inherent in all investments, there can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives. The Fund’s common stock is traded on the NYSE. Similar to stocks, the Fund’s share price will fluctuate with market conditions and, at the time of sale, may be worth more or less than the original investment. Shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount to their net asset value. Diversification does not assure against market loss. Bonds are subject to a variety of risks, including interest rate, credit and inflation risks. As interest rates rise, bond prices fall, reducing the value of a fixed income investment’s price. The Fund is subject to the additional risks associated with inflation protected securities, including liquidity risk, prepayment risk, extension risk and deflation risk. Investments in foreign companies, including emerging markets, involve risks beyond those inherent solely in domestic investments. Leverage may cause a fund to be more volatile than if the fund had not been leveraged, which may increase the risk of investment loss. Derivatives, such as options, futures, forwards and swaps, can be illiquid, create counterparty risk, may disproportionately increase losses, and may have a potentially large impact on fund performance. To the extent that the Fund invests in asset-backed, mortgage-backed or mortgage-related securities, its exposure to prepayment and extension risks may be greater than if it invested in other fixed income securities. International investments are subject to currency fluctuations as well as social, economic and political risks. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Emerging market countries tend to have economic, political and legal systems that are less developed and are less stable than those of more developed countries.

An investment in the Fund is subject to the following additional risks. Lower grade securities, or equivalent unrated securities, which are commonly known as “junk bonds,” typically entail

Fund overview (cont’d)

greater potential price volatility and may be less liquid than higher-rated securities. The Fund may have to apply a greater degree of judgment in establishing a price for lower grade securities for purposes of valuing fund shares. Changes in economic conditions or developments regarding the individual issuer are more likely to cause price volatility and weaken the capacity of such securities to make principal and interest payments than is the case for higher grade securities. Lower grade securities are regarded as having predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal. These securities may also be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than higher rated securities. Lower grade and unrated securities are generally issued by less creditworthy issuers that may have a larger amount of outstanding debt relative to their assets than issuers of higher grade securities. In the event of an issuer’s bankruptcy, claims of other creditors may have priority over the claims of lower grade security holders, leaving few or no assets available to repay lower grade security holders. The Fund may incur expenses to the extent necessary to seek recovery upon default or to negotiate new terms with a defaulting issuer. Lower grade securities frequently have redemption features that permit an issuer to repurchase the security from the Fund before it matures. If the issuer redeems lower grade securities, the Fund may have to invest the proceeds in securities with lower yields and may lose income. Lower grade and unrated securities involve the risk that the Fund’s investment adviser may not accurately evaluate the security’s comparative rating. Analysis of the creditworthiness of issuers of lower grade and unrated securities may be more complex than for issuers of higher-quality securities. To the extent that the Fund holds lower grade and/or unrated securities, the Fund’s success in achieving its investment objectives may depend more heavily on the Fund’s investment adviser’s credit analysis than if the Fund held exclusively higher-quality and rated securities. If changes in the currency exchange rates do not occur as anticipated, the Fund may lose money on currency transactions. The Fund’s ability to use currency transactions successfully depends on a number of factors, including the currency transactions being available at prices that are not too costly, the availability of liquid markets and the ability of the Fund to accurately predict the direction of changes in currency exchange rates. Currency exchange rates may be volatile. Currency transactions are subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party in the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligation. The Fund may gain exposure to the commodities markets by investing a portion of its assets in a wholly-owned subsidiary, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund CFC (the “Subsidiary”), organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Fund and the Subsidiary are deemed “commodity pools” and the investment adviser is considered a “commodity pool operator” with respect to the Fund under the Commodity Exchange Act. The investment adviser, directly or through its affiliates, is therefore subject to dual regulation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”).

The regulatory requirements governing the use of commodity futures (which include futures on broad-based securities indexes, interest rate futures and currency futures), options on commodity futures, certain swaps or certain other investments could change at any time. Investments by the Fund in commodity-linked derivatives may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The value of commodity-linked derivatives may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, prolonged or intense speculation by investors, changes in interest rates or factors affecting a particular

industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, other weather phenomena, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments. By investing in the Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Subsidiary’s investments. The investments held by the Subsidiary are generally similar to those that are permitted to be held by the Fund and are subject to the same risks that apply to similar investments if held directly by the Fund. The Subsidiary is not registered as an investment company and is not subject to all of the investor protections of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). Changes in the laws of the United States and/ or the Cayman Islands could adversely affect the Fund. For example, the Cayman Islands does not currently impose any income, corporate or capital gains tax, estate duty, inheritance tax, gift tax or withholding tax on the Subsidiary. If Cayman Islands law changes such that the Subsidiary must pay Cayman Islands taxes, shareholders would likely suffer decreased investment returns. The Fund’s exposure to commodities markets, including through the Subsidiary, may be limited by its intention to qualify as a regulated investment company for U.S. federal income tax purposes and may interfere with its ability to qualify as such. The Fund may also invest in money market funds, including funds affiliated with the Fund’s investment adviser. For more information on Fund risks, see Summary of information regarding the Fund - Principal Risk Factors in this report.

This material is not intended as a recommendation or as investment advice of any kind, including in connection with rollovers, transfers, and distributions. Such material is not provided in a fiduciary capacity, may not be relied upon for or in connection with the making of investment decisions, and does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. All content has been provided for informational or educational purposes only and is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and/or a legal opinion. Always consult a financial, tax and/or legal professional regarding your specific situation.

Portfolio holdings and breakdowns are as of November 30, 2021 and are subject to change and may not be representative of the portfolio managers’ current or future investments. Please refer to pages 12 through 23 for a list and percentage breakdown of the Fund’s holdings.

The mention of sector breakdowns is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any securities. The information provided regarding such sectors is not a sufficient basis upon which to make an investment decision. Investors seeking financial advice regarding the appropriateness of investing in any securities or investment strategies discussed should consult their financial professional. The Fund’s top five sector holdings (as a percentage of net assets) as of November 30, 2021 were: U.S. treasury inflation protected securities (113.6%), collateralized mortgage obligations (8.1%), non-U.S. treasury inflation protected securities (5.5%), sovereign bonds (5.0%) and energy (4.6%). The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.

All investments are subject to risk including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All index performance reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Please note that an investor cannot invest directly in an index.

The information provided is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Views expressed may differ from those of the firm as a whole.

Fund overview (cont’d)

Fund at a glance^† (unaudited)

Investment breakdown (%) as a percent of total investments