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24,044-acre Anson Bay. Sector 10 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 10 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 102 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The outline encloses 24,044 acres, worked by 39.2 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.8) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 24% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Tip to tip the water measures near 12.8 mi with a 3.8-mi widest point. If the bite dies, Anson Bay - Sector 06 is 7 mi to the 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 |
|---|---|---|
| golden snapper (Golden Snapper) | official species listing | — |
| black jewfish (Black Jewfish) | official species listing | — |
| queenfish (Queenfish) | official species listing | — |
| giant trevally (Giant Trevally) | official species listing | — |
| Spanish mackerel (Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel) | official species listing | — |
| coral trout (Coral Trout) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: golden snapper in 8 to 35 ft. The depth story barely changes: 8 to 35 ft through summer, 21 to 80 ft in winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 46 ft of water that rates good for golden snapper in fall. 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 (31 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (31 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (46 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (46 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for black jewfish tight to the bank in 8 to 35 ft. Through summer count on 8 to 35 ft; the winter hold is 21 to 90 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 46 ft that scores good in 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 (31 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (31 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 63 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (46 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 90 ft | midday | Sharp break (87 ft) | see map |
Spring queenfish on Anson Bay - Sector 10 hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 3 to 25 ft in summer, 15 to 55 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 27 ft, prime for fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (31 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (31 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (27 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 55 ft | midday | Sharp break (46 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: giant trevally sit in 4 to 30 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 4 to 30 ft covers summer, 18 to 80 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 46 ft range, prime in fall. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (31 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (31 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (46 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (46 ft) | see map |
Spring narrow-barred spanish mackerel on Anson Bay - Sector 10 hold shallow, usually 8 to 45 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 8 to 45 ft in summer, 23 to 102 ft once it turns cold. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 46 ft that grades prime for fall. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (40 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (40 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (46 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 23 to 102 ft | midday | Sharp break (87 ft) | see map |
Spring coral trout on Anson Bay - Sector 10 hold shallow, usually 8 to 35 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 8 to 35 ft in summer, 21 to 100 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 46 ft, prime for fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (27 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (27 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (46 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 100 ft | midday | Sharp break (87 ft) | see map |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Anson Bay - Sector 10; the deepest is Deepest basin at about 102 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 10 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.
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Anson Bay - Sector 10 is about 102 ft (31 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 golden snapper, black jewfish, queenfish, giant trevally, narrow-barred spanish mackerel, coral trout roster for Anson Bay - Sector 10. 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.
Sharp break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 27 ft of water that rates prime for queenfish in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For golden snapper, 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 10 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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