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23,038-acre Broken 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 Broken Bay. The Hawkesbury ocean entrance, Pittwater approaches and adjacent headlands, separated from the inner river system. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 142 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Traced from the shoreline, Broken Bay - North runs 23,038 acres with 57 miles of edge. With a shoreline index of 2.7, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 18% of this chart. Tip to tip the water measures near 10.8 mi with an 8.5-mi widest point. For a second option, Broken Bay - Northwest lies 7 mi 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Start shallow in spring: australasian snapper sit in 6 to 35 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 16 to 120 ft, and winter fish settle into 21 to 120 ft. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 21 ft of water that rates prime for australasian snapper in summer. 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 (30 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 16 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 6 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 120 ft | midday | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: mulloway sit in 5 to 30 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 14 to 100 ft, and winter fish settle into 18 to 100 ft. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 21 ft of water that rates good for mulloway in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 5 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 100 ft | midday | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
In spring, yellowtail kingfish run shallow here, mostly 8 to 45 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 20 to 130 ft, and winter fish settle into 27 to 130 ft. Shoreline point is the standout, a point at roughly 30 ft, rated prime for spring yellowtail kingfish. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (30 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 20 to 130 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 91 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 27 to 130 ft | midday | Sharp break (72 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: dusky flathead sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 7 to 35 ft, and winter fish settle into 9 to 35 ft. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 21 ft of water that rates good for dusky flathead in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around 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 (21 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 9 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
When the water first warms, yellowfin bream slide up into 2 to 16 ft. By summer they slide out to 7 to 40 ft, and by winter most fish are in 10 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 21 ft that scores good in 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 | open water | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | midday | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
Early season australian salmon use the shallows, holding in 4 to 30 ft. Summer is a 14 to 80 ft game here, winter a 4 to 30 ft one. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 21 ft, prime for 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 (30 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 4 to 30 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (30 ft) | see map |
Broken 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.
The chart marks 12 structure features on Broken Bay - North; the deepest is Deepest basin at about 122 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 Broken 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.
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Broken Bay - North is about 142 ft (43 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 Broken 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 21 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 Broken 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.
Broken Bay - Northwest 7 mi · Sydney Harbour 17 mi · Botany Bay 28 mi · Port Stephens - Northeast 64 mi · Port Stephens - West 71 mi · Port Stephens - North 80 mi · Batemans Bay - North 158 mi · Trial Bay - Northwest 216 mi · Isman Inlet 288 mi, VIC · Byron Bay - North 365 mi · Byron Bay - Northwest 373 mi · Wommin Lagoon 397 mi
See how Broken 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
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