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50,979-acre Blind Inlet 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. Trip-scale surveyed footprint within Blind Inlet. An official Australian inlet evaluated inside a compact 24-kilometre trip-planning window centred on the Composite Gazetteer feature. The public outline is limited to retained direct AusBathyTopo survey cells, not a legal or navigational boundary. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 83 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Traced from the shoreline, Blind Inlet runs 50,986 acres with 67.4 miles of edge, broken up by 2 islands. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 2.1) — enough points and pockets to pattern. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 27% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Tip to tip the water measures near 20.8 mi with a 6.8-mi widest point. For a second option, Corner Inlet - Northeast lies 12 mi west.
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 | — |
| King George whiting (King George Whiting) | official species listing | — |
| sand flathead (Sand Flathead) | official species listing | — |
| black bream (Black Bream) | official species listing | — |
| Australian salmon (Australian Salmon) | official species listing | — |
| silver trevally (Silver Trevally) | official species listing | — |
| gummy shark (Gummy Shark) | official species listing | — |
| yellowtail kingfish (Yellowtail Kingfish) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Spring puts australasian snapper in skinny water — 6 to 35 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 11 to 83 ft, wintering in 15 to 83 ft. Summer australasian snapper concentrate at Sharp break, a prime-rated drop-off around 22 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 11 to 83 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 6 to 83 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 83 ft | midday | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: king george whiting sit in 3 to 18 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 45 ft, and winter fish settle into 11 to 45 ft. The spot to know is Shallow measured flat, a feeding flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for king george whiting in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (5 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 31 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 45 ft | midday | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
In spring, sand flathead run shallow here, mostly 8 to 35 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 16 to 80 ft before dropping to 8 to 35 ft for winter. Summer sand flathead concentrate at Deepest basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 83 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 | Shallow measured flat (5 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 16 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Deepest basin (83 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 35 ft | dawn | Shallow measured flat (5 ft) | see map |
Early season black bream use the shallows, holding in 2 to 16 ft. Expect a summer slide to 7 to 35 ft, then a winter hold in 2 to 16 ft. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 7 ft that grades good for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 2 to 16 ft | dawn | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for australian salmon tight to the bank in 4 to 30 ft. They move out to 14 to 80 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 30 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 22 ft that scores prime in summer. 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 (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 4 to 30 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (7 ft) | see map |
Early season silver trevally use the shallows, holding in 4 to 30 ft. Expect a summer slide to 14 to 80 ft, then a winter hold in 18 to 80 ft. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 22 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
Blind Inlet also holds gummy shark (12 to 83 ft in summer), yellowtail kingfish (13 to 83 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 83 ft.
No facility from the cited Victorian recreational boating facilities 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://discover.data.vic.gov.au/dataset/recreational-boating-facilities
Private land and private launches need the owner's permission — please ask first.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Victoria waters are set by the Victorian Fisheries Authority (current recreational-fishing guide) — and special regulations can apply to Blind Inlet specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check the live Victorian recreational-fishing guide and licence requirements before every trip. Size and possession limits, closed seasons and waters, marine parks, protected species, permitted equipment and local port or council directions may all apply. A directly measured bathymetry footprint, fishing-spot marker or nearby access lead is planning context only; it never grants fishing, retention, entry, parking or launching permission.
Check the official Victoria fishing regulations →
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Blind Inlet is about 83 ft (25 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 Victorian Fisheries Authority regional evidence informs the australasian snapper, king george whiting, sand flathead, black bream, australian salmon, silver trevally, gummy shark, yellowtail kingfish roster for Blind Inlet. 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 22 ft of water that rates prime for australasian snapper in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 Blind Inlet is regulated by the Victorian Fisheries Authority (current recreational-fishing guide). Check the official Victoria regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Corner Inlet - Northeast 12 mi · Corner Inlet - East 21 mi · Corner Inlet - North 26 mi · Corner Inlet - Central 28 mi · Corner Inlet - Northwest 33 mi · Corner Inlet - West 40 mi · Western Port - Southeast 73 mi · Western Port - East 76 mi · Western Port - South 83 mi · Western Port - Central 86 mi · Western Port - North 87 mi · Western Port - West 95 mi
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