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68,211-acre Anson Bay. Sector 02 Australian saltwater fishing map showing only directly measured AusBathyTopo 2026 cells, source-qualified fishing spots, official regional fish evidence, seasonal forage context, access guidance and current-rule links. Sector 02 trip-scale surveyed footprint within Anson Bay. A remote west Top End bay of the Daly River mouth, mangrove flats, channels and exposed outer water. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 74 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
On the chart, Anson Bay - Sector 02 draws 68,206 acres inside 78.1 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 2.1) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 12% of this chart. Call it 17.2 mi long by 15.8 mi wide at the broadest reach. For a second option, Fog Bay - West lies 14 mi north.
Regional occurrence does not mean equal abundance, child-specific catch rate, retention permission or a promised catch. Live state, territory, Commonwealth, protected-area and local rules always control. The roster may combine exact-water monitoring with habitat-filtered official regional evidence; it does not imply that every species is equally abundant throughout the mapped section.
| Species | Evidence basis | Count / date |
|---|---|---|
| barramundi (Barramundi) | official species listing | — |
| golden snapper (Golden Snapper) | official species listing | — |
| black jewfish (Black Jewfish) | official species listing | — |
| king threadfin (King Threadfin) | official species listing | — |
| queenfish (Queenfish) | official species listing | — |
| giant trevally (Giant Trevally) | official species listing | — |
| mangrove jack (Mangrove Jack) | official species listing | — |
| Spanish mackerel (Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel) | official species listing | — |
| coral trout (Coral Trout) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Early season barramundi use the shallows, holding in 2 to 18 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 18 ft; winter keeps them in 11 to 35 ft. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 30 ft, good for winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (30 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (30 ft) | see map |
Spring golden snapper on Anson Bay - Sector 02 hold shallow, usually 8 to 35 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 8 to 35 ft in summer, 19 to 74 ft once it turns cold. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 30 ft that grades good for fall. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (30 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 19 to 74 ft | midday | Sharp break (30 ft) | see map |
In spring, black jewfish run shallow here, mostly 8 to 35 ft. Summer keeps them at 8 to 35 ft, and they winter in 17 to 74 ft. Winter black jewfish concentrate at Deepest basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 73 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 63 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (30 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 17 to 74 ft | midday | Deepest basin (73 ft) | see map |
Early season king threadfin use the shallows, holding in 2 to 16 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 16 ft; winter keeps them in 10 to 35 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow measured flat — feeding flat, 6 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (6 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (6 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (6 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (30 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: queenfish in 3 to 25 ft. The depth story barely changes: 3 to 25 ft through summer, 15 to 55 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 30 ft range, prime in fall. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (30 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 55 ft | midday | Sharp break (30 ft) | see map |
Early season giant trevally use the shallows, holding in 4 to 30 ft. Even in summer they hold at 4 to 30 ft; winter keeps them in 17 to 74 ft. The chart's best answer is Shoreline point — point, 23 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (30 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 17 to 74 ft | midday | Sharp break (30 ft) | see map |
Anson Bay - Sector 02 also holds mangrove jack (2 to 18 ft in summer), narrow-barred spanish mackerel (8 to 45 ft in summer), coral trout (8 to 35 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
9 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deepest basin, around 73 ft, is the deepest of them.
No facility from the cited Northern Territory boat ramps source was spatially attached within 3 km of this directly measured map footprint during the 2026-09-08 audit. This is an evidence gap, not a claim that public access is absent. Check the official portal, live site signs, tides, ramp condition, vessel suitability, fees, parking, working-port restrictions and landowner permissions before travel: https://nt.gov.au/marine/for-all-harbour-and-boat-users/boat-ramps
Private land and private launches need the owner's permission — please ask first.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Northern Territory waters are set by the Northern Territory Government (current recreational-fishing rules) — and special regulations can apply to Anson Bay - Sector 02 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check the Northern Territory's live possession and size limits and rules for specific areas before every trip. Seasonal barramundi controls, protected species, marine-park and Aboriginal land or sea-country permissions, method limits, vessel rules and local closures can apply. Remote-water access often needs separate landowner or permit approval. A mapped survey footprint, fishing spot or access lead never grants fishing, retention, entry, parking, camping or launching permission.
Check the official Northern Territory fishing regulations →
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Check special-area and water-specific rules →
Anson Bay - Sector 02 is about 74 ft (23 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Official coastal monitoring from Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries regional evidence informs the barramundi, golden snapper, black jewfish, king threadfin, queenfish, giant trevally, mangrove jack, narrow-barred spanish mackerel, coral trout roster for Anson Bay - Sector 02. The mixed roster combines exact-water records where available with habitat-filtered regional evidence; not every species is documented at this exact water, and it is not a promise of equal abundance or a catch on a particular trip.
Deepest basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 73 ft of water that rates prime for black jewfish in winter. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For barramundi, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Anson Bay - Sector 02 is regulated by the Northern Territory Government (current recreational-fishing rules). Check the official Northern Territory regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Fog Bay - West 14 mi · Anson Bay - Sector 06 16 mi · Anson Bay - Sector 05 19 mi · Fog Bay - Central 21 mi · Anson Bay - Sector 10 23 mi · Anson Bay - Sector 09 29 mi · Fog Bay - North 34 mi · Bynoe Harbour - West 36 mi · Fog Bay - Northeast 43 mi · Bynoe Harbour - Northwest 48 mi · Port Darwin - West 53 mi · Bynoe Harbour - North 56 mi
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