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4975-acre Area Centro-Meridionale. Sector 03 Italy coastal fishing map with an exact official national water-body boundary, EMODnet 2024 CDI-audited Italian hydrographic and research-survey/composite DTM contours, source-assessed fishing spots, official regional fish evidence, seasonal forage guidance, public-access review and current-rule links. Official Italian WFD named coastal or transitional assessment water in Italian Adriatic Coast. This child is clipped to the exact source polygon and a trip-scale ownership window. Coverage classes and uncertainty limits are disclosed; this is a fishing-planning chart, not a navigation chart or catch forecast. The water tops out around 29 ft. The depth chart comes from EMODnet, with national hydrographic source-reference audit 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 4,976 acres of water rimmed by 13.7 miles of bank. Its 1.4 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. Roughly 35% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. Tip to tip the water measures near 5.7 mi with a 2.2-mi widest point. The nearest mapped water is Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 04, 6 mi to the southeast.
Occurrence evidence does not promise a catch or establish that retention is legal. Current seasons, closures, protected species, gear rules and local restrictions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| (European Seabass) | official species listing | — |
| (Gilthead Seabream) | official species listing | — |
| (Common Dentex) | official species listing | — |
| (Red Mullet) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Bonito) | official species listing | — |
| (Greater Amberjack) | official species listing | — |
| (Bluefish) | official species listing | — |
| (Common Sole) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
In spring, european seabass run shallow here, mostly 3 to 25 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 2 to 29 ft before dropping to 5 to 29 ft for winter. Fall european seabass concentrate at Shoreline point, a good-rated point around 3 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a surface lure or a paddle-tail soft plastic most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (3 ft) | Paddle-tail soft plastic, Shallow minnow plug |
| Summer | 2 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (3 ft) | Surface lure, Paddle-tail soft plastic |
| Fall | 3 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (3 ft) | Slim metal lure, Minnow plug |
| Winter | 5 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 55 ft | midday | Deepest basin (28 ft) | Slow soft-plastic shad, Suspending minnow |
Early season gilthead seabream use the shallows, holding in 2 to 29 ft. Even in summer they hold at 1 to 29 ft; winter keeps them in 6 to 29 ft. The chart's best answer is Deepest basin — deep basin, 28 ft, prime for winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 35 ft | dusk | open water | see map |
| Summer | 1 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | see map |
| Winter | 6 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 100 ft | midday | Deepest basin (28 ft) | see map |
Spring puts common dentex in skinny water — 4 to 29 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 5 to 29 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 29 ft. Summer common dentex concentrate at Sharp break, a prime-rated drop-off around 14 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 130 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 5 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 180 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 150 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 7 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 60 to 260 ft | midday | Deepest basin (28 ft) | see map |
When the water first warms, red mullet slide up into 3 to 29 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 2 to 29 ft, winter 6 to 29 ft. Start at Deepest basin. It's a deep basin holding about 28 ft of water and rates prime come winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 55 ft | dusk | open water | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 90 ft | dusk | Deepest basin (28 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 6 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 140 ft | midday | Deepest basin (28 ft) | see map |
In spring, atlantic bonito run shallow here, mostly 4 to 29 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 29 ft, and they winter in 7 to 29 ft. Deepest basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 28 ft, rated prime for winter atlantic bonito. Time it for early morning and the evening.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (5 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 90 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (3 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 7 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 220 ft | midday | Deepest basin (28 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for greater amberjack tight to the bank in 5 to 29 ft. Through summer count on 3 to 29 ft; the winter hold is 7 to 29 ft. Start at Sharp break. It's a drop-off holding about 14 ft of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 180 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 220 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 200 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 7 to 29 ft chart-limited; documented 70 to 300 ft | midday | Deepest basin (28 ft) | see map |
Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 03 also holds bluefish (5 to 29 ft in summer), common sole (3 to 29 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 03 carries 14 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deepest basin, about 28 ft down.
Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport official ports review was reviewed, but no stable government record establishes a public fishing entrance, parking or launch for this exact mapped child. This is an access-evidence gap, not a claim that public access does not exist. Verify land ownership, port and harbour rules, protected areas, local signs, parking, safety, permits and fishing permission before entry.
Private land and private launches need the owner's permission — please ask first.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Italy waters are set by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (marine recreational fishing) — and special regulations can apply to Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 03 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check Italy's live MASAF RecFishing registration and catch-reporting requirements, national and EU technical measures, regional ordinances, Coast Guard notices and marine-protected-area rules before every trip. Minimum sizes, daily quantities, tuna and other species reporting, gear restrictions, bathing zones, ports and individually zoned marine reserves can differ by place and season. A WFD polygon, source-audited contour, fishing spot or port listing never grants fishing, retention, shore entry, parking, launching, protected-area authorization or safe-navigation permission.
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Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 03 is about 29 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from EMODnet, with national hydrographic source-reference audit bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Official coastal monitoring from Italy national fisheries and coastal monitoring agencies informs the european seabass, gilthead seabream, common dentex, red mullet, atlantic bonito, greater amberjack, bluefish, common sole roster for Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 03. 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 28 ft of water that rates prime for gilthead seabream in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For european seabass, 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 Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 03 is regulated by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (marine recreational fishing). Check the official Italy regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 04 6 mi · Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 05 12 mi · Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 06 19 mi · From The Mouth Of The Misa River To The Port Area Of Ancona - West 56 mi · Mare Adriatico - Central 60 mi · Mare Adriatico - Central West 61 mi · From The Mouth Of The Misa River To The Port Area Of Ancona - East 64 mi · Mare Adriatico - North West 80 mi · Mare Adriatico - North 82 mi · Port Recanati - Civitanova 86 mi · Mare Adriatico - Sector 05 90 mi · Civitanova - Port San Giorgio 96 mi
Browse all Italy fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: EMODnet, with national hydrographic source-reference audit EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 mean-depth grid — CDI-audited Italian hydrographic and research-survey/composite DTM (Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT); 87% measured, 13% source-interpolated). How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.