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115,718-acre Claret Bay 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 Claret Bay. An official Australian bay 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 99 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.
On the chart, Claret Bay draws 115,729 acres inside 78.3 miles of shoreline, broken up by an island. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.6) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 29% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Tip to tip the water measures near 18.5 mi with a 15.9-mi widest point. The nearest mapped water is Bandicoot Bay, 31 mi to the southwest.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| barramundi (Barramundi) | official species listing | — |
| golden snapper (Golden Snapper) | official species listing | — |
| black jewfish (Black Jewfish) | official species listing | — |
| king threadfin (King Threadfin) | official species listing | — |
| queenfish (Queenfish) | official species listing | — |
| giant trevally (Giant Trevally) | official species listing | — |
| mangrove jack (Mangrove Jack) | official species listing | — |
| Spanish mackerel (Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel) | official species listing | — |
| coral trout (Coral Trout) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Early season barramundi use the shallows, holding in 2 to 18 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 18 ft; winter keeps them in 11 to 35 ft. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 18 ft, good for fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (18 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (18 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (18 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (18 ft) | see map |
Spring golden snapper on Claret Bay hold shallow, usually 8 to 35 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 8 to 35 ft in summer, 21 to 80 ft once it turns cold. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 18 ft that grades good for fall. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (24 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (24 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (18 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (71 ft) | see map |
In spring, black jewfish run shallow here, mostly 8 to 35 ft. Summer keeps them at 8 to 35 ft, and they winter in 21 to 90 ft. Fall black jewfish concentrate at Sharp break, a good-rated drop-off around 18 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 | Shoreline point (24 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (24 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 63 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (18 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 90 ft | midday | Sharp break (71 ft) | see map |
Early season king threadfin use the shallows, holding in 2 to 16 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 16 ft; winter keeps them in 10 to 35 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow measured flat — feeding flat, 6 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (6 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (6 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Feeding flat (20 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (18 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: queenfish in 3 to 25 ft. The depth story barely changes: 3 to 25 ft through summer, 15 to 55 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 18 ft range, prime in fall. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (24 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (24 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (18 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 55 ft | midday | Sharp break (18 ft) | see map |
Early season giant trevally use the shallows, holding in 4 to 30 ft. Even in summer they hold at 4 to 30 ft; winter keeps them in 18 to 80 ft. The chart's best answer is Shoreline point — point, 24 ft, prime for spring. 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 (24 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (24 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (18 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (18 ft) | see map |
Claret Bay also holds mangrove jack (2 to 18 ft in summer), narrow-barred spanish mackerel (8 to 45 ft in summer), coral trout (8 to 35 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
22 pieces of structure are mapped here — Sharp break, around 71 ft, is the deepest of them.
No facility from the cited Western Australia Department of Transport Public Boat Ramps (DOT-033) 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://catalogue.data.wa.gov.au/dataset/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 Western Australia waters are set by the WA DPIRD (current recreational-fishing rules) — and special regulations can apply to Claret Bay specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check WA DPIRD's live regional guide, licences, demersal-management measures, species limits, seasonal and spatial closures, marine parks, protected species and permitted gear before every trip. Species available to target can change by bioregion and date; a regional occurrence record is not an open-season signal. A directly measured contour, fishing spot or access lead never grants fishing, retention, port entry, parking or launching permission.
Check the official Western Australia fishing regulations →
WA DPIRD current recreational-fishing guides →
Check special-area and water-specific rules →
Claret Bay is about 99 ft (30 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 Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development regional evidence informs the barramundi, golden snapper, black jewfish, king threadfin, queenfish, giant trevally, mangrove jack, narrow-barred spanish mackerel, coral trout roster for Claret Bay. 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.
Shallow measured flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for king threadfin in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For barramundi, 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 Claret Bay is regulated by the WA DPIRD (current recreational-fishing rules). Check the official Western Australia regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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