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25,743-acre Batemans Bay. North 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. North trip-scale surveyed footprint within Batemans Bay. The Clyde River mouth and adjoining coastal bay, combining estuary channels, sand flats and headland structure. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 136 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, Batemans Bay - North draws 25,746 acres inside 47.4 miles of shoreline. Index 2.1 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. 14% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Tip to tip the water measures near 17 mi with a 6.2-mi widest point. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Botany Bay, 130 mi northeast 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 |
|---|---|---|
| snapper (Australasian Snapper) | official species listing | — |
| mulloway (Mulloway) | official species listing | — |
| yellowtail kingfish (Yellowtail Kingfish) | official species listing | — |
| dusky flathead (Dusky Flathead) | official species listing | — |
| yellowfin bream (Yellowfin Bream) | official species listing | — |
| Australian salmon (Australian Salmon) | official species listing | — |
| tailor (Tailor) | official species listing | — |
| silver trevally (Silver Trevally) | official species listing | — |
| luderick (Luderick) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: australasian snapper in 6 to 35 ft. As the season builds they drop to 16 to 120 ft, wintering in 21 to 120 ft. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 25 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (16 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 16 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 6 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 120 ft | midday | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: mulloway in 5 to 30 ft. As the season builds they drop to 14 to 100 ft, wintering in 18 to 100 ft. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 25 ft range, good in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 5 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 100 ft | midday | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
Spring puts yellowtail kingfish in skinny water — 8 to 45 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 20 to 130 ft, wintering in 27 to 130 ft. Spring yellowtail kingfish concentrate at Shoreline point, a prime-rated point around 16 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (16 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 20 to 130 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 91 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 27 to 130 ft | midday | Sharp break (69 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: dusky flathead in 2 to 15 ft. As the season builds they drop to 7 to 35 ft, wintering in 9 to 35 ft. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 25 ft range, good in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 9 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for yellowfin bream tight to the bank in 2 to 16 ft. Expect a summer slide to 7 to 40 ft, then a winter hold in 10 to 40 ft. Start at Sharp break. It's a drop-off holding about 25 ft of water and rates good come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (16 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | midday | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
Spring australian salmon on Batemans Bay - North hold shallow, usually 4 to 30 ft. They move out to 14 to 80 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 30 ft. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 25 ft that grades prime for summer. 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 (16 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 4 to 30 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (16 ft) | see map |
Batemans Bay - North also holds tailor (11 to 65 ft in summer), silver trevally (14 to 80 ft in summer), luderick (6 to 35 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Count 15 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deepest basin, sits near 125 ft.
Access data: Transport for NSW Maritime Boat Ramps. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for New South Wales waters are set by the NSW DPIRD (current saltwater recreational-fishing guide) — and special regulations can apply to Batemans Bay - North specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check the live NSW saltwater guide before every trip, including current size and possession limits, seasonal and spatial closures, marine parks, protected species, permitted gear, intertidal collection rules and any local harbour or council directions. A directly measured depth cell, fishing-spot marker or access lead does not establish permission to fish, retain a catch, enter port land, park or launch, and rules can differ across one mapped operational section.
Check the official New South Wales fishing regulations →
NSW DPIRD fish species and current rules →
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Batemans Bay - North is about 136 ft (41 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 NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development regional evidence informs the australasian snapper, mulloway, yellowtail kingfish, dusky flathead, yellowfin bream, australian salmon, tailor, silver trevally, luderick roster for Batemans Bay - North. 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 25 ft of water that rates prime for australasian snapper in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For australasian 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 Batemans Bay - North is regulated by the NSW DPIRD (current saltwater recreational-fishing guide). Check the official New South Wales regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Botany Bay 130 mi · Isman Inlet 131 mi, VIC · Sydney Harbour 141 mi · Broken Bay - North 158 mi · Broken Bay - Northwest 164 mi · Port Stephens - Northeast 221 mi · Port Stephens - West 226 mi · Port Stephens - North 235 mi · Blind Inlet 278 mi, VIC · Corner Inlet - Northeast 289 mi, VIC · Corner Inlet - East 299 mi, VIC · Corner Inlet - North 299 mi, VIC
See how Batemans Bay - North stacks up: best australasian snapper lakes in New South Wales · best mulloway lakes in New South Wales · best yellowtail kingfish lakes in New South Wales · best dusky flathead lakes in New South Wales
Browse all New South Wales fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. 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.