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71,318-acre Anson Bay. Sector 06 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 06 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 97 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Drawn out, this is 71,324 acres of water rimmed by 82.1 miles of bank, with a single island in the mix. An index of 2.2 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 23% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Tip to tip the water measures near 17.6 mi with a 13.2-mi widest point. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Anson Bay - Sector 10, 7 mi south of here.
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.
Spring barramundi on Anson Bay - Sector 06 hold shallow, usually 2 to 18 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 2 to 18 ft in summer, 11 to 35 ft once it turns cold. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 14 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 | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
Early season golden snapper use the shallows, holding in 8 to 35 ft. Even in summer they hold at 8 to 35 ft; winter keeps them in 21 to 80 ft. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 52 ft, good for fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (52 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (52 ft) | see map |
Spring puts black jewfish in skinny water — 8 to 35 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 8 to 35 ft, and winter fish hold in 21 to 90 ft. Deepest basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 95 ft, rated good for winter black jewfish. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 63 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (52 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 90 ft | midday | Deepest basin (95 ft) | see map |
Spring king threadfin on Anson Bay - Sector 06 hold shallow, usually 2 to 16 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 2 to 16 ft in summer, 10 to 35 ft once it turns cold. Put Shallow measured flat first on the milk run — a feeding flat near 2 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (2 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (2 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (2 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: queenfish sit in 3 to 25 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 3 to 25 ft covers summer, 15 to 55 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for queenfish in fall. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 55 ft | midday | Sharp break (52 ft) | see map |
Spring giant trevally on Anson Bay - Sector 06 hold shallow, usually 4 to 30 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 4 to 30 ft in summer, 18 to 80 ft once it turns cold. Put Shoreline point first on the milk run — a point near 7 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (52 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (52 ft) | see map |
Anson Bay - Sector 06 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.
The chart marks 14 structure features on Anson Bay - Sector 06; the deepest is Deepest basin at about 95 ft.
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 06 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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Anson Bay - Sector 06 is about 97 ft (30 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 06. 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.
Shallow measured flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for king threadfin in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 06 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.
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