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92,958-acre Coconut 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 Coconut 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 104 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed 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.
The outline encloses 92,971 acres, worked by 93.8 miles of shoreline — one island included. The 2.2 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. Roughly 10% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. The basin spans about 15.9 mi end to end and 13 mi across at its widest. Its nearest charted neighbour, Trinity Inlet - North, is 81 mi to the 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
In spring, barramundi run shallow here, mostly 2 to 18 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 18 ft, and they winter in 11 to 35 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 22 ft, rated good for fall barramundi. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (17 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (17 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
Spring puts golden snapper in skinny water — 8 to 35 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 8 to 35 ft, and winter fish hold in 21 to 80 ft. Fall golden snapper concentrate at Sharp break, a good-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 | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (16 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (16 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
Early season black jewfish use the shallows, holding in 8 to 35 ft. Even in summer they hold at 8 to 35 ft; winter keeps them in 21 to 90 ft. Put Deepest basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 90 ft that grades prime for winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (16 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (16 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 63 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 90 ft | midday | Deepest basin (90 ft) | see map |
In spring, king threadfin run shallow here, mostly 2 to 16 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 16 ft, and they winter in 10 to 35 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 22 ft, rated good for fall king threadfin. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (10 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (10 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for queenfish tight to the bank in 3 to 25 ft. Through summer count on 3 to 25 ft; the winter hold is 15 to 55 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 22 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (16 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (16 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 55 ft | midday | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
In spring, giant trevally run shallow here, mostly 4 to 30 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 30 ft, and they winter in 18 to 80 ft. Shoreline point is the standout, a point at roughly 16 ft, rated prime for spring giant trevally. Time it for 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 | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (16 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (22 ft) | see map |
Coconut 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.
16 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deepest basin, around 90 ft, is the deepest of them.
No facility from the cited Queensland 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://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/recreational-boating-facilities-queensland
Private land and private launches need the owner's permission — please ask first.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Queensland waters are set by the Queensland Government (current recreational-fishing rules) — and special regulations can apply to Coconut Bay specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check Queensland's live tidal-water size and possession limits, closed seasons and closed waters before every trip. During a closed season, official guidance can prohibit targeting a species even for catch-and-release. Also verify marine-park zoning, protected and no-take species, gear rules, bait-movement controls and local access directions. A mapped survey footprint or fishing spot is not legal permission to fish, retain catch, enter, park or launch.
Check the official Queensland fishing regulations →
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Coconut Bay is about 104 ft (32 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 Queensland Department of Primary Industries regional evidence informs the barramundi, golden snapper, black jewfish, king threadfin, queenfish, giant trevally, mangrove jack, narrow-barred spanish mackerel, coral trout roster for Coconut 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.
Deepest basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 90 ft of water that rates prime for black jewfish in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each 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 Coconut Bay is regulated by the Queensland Government (current recreational-fishing rules). Check the official Queensland regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Trinity Inlet - North 81 mi · Trinity Inlet - Northwest 83 mi · Cleveland Bay - Northeast 93 mi · Cleveland Bay - West 104 mi · Bowling Green Bay - West 111 mi · Cleveland Bay - East 112 mi · Bowling Green Bay - Central 116 mi · Bowling Green Bay - South 122 mi · Bowling Green Bay - East 123 mi · Bowling Green Bay - Southeast 132 mi · Alexandra Bay 132 mi · Cedar Bay 157 mi
Browse all Queensland 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.