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35,355-acre Corner Inlet. 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 Corner Inlet. Corner Inlet and Nooramunga's channels, seagrass banks, island passages and Bass Strait entrance water. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 87 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
On the chart, Corner Inlet - North draws 35,357 acres inside 48.7 miles of shoreline. Index 1.8 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Roughly 72% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. End to end it runs roughly 11.7 mi, about 6.8 mi across. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Corner Inlet - Northwest, 7 mi west 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 | — |
| 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.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: australasian snapper in 6 to 35 ft. As the season builds they drop to 12 to 87 ft, wintering in 15 to 87 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 (6 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 12 to 87 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 6 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 87 ft | midday | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
In spring, king george whiting run shallow here, mostly 3 to 18 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 45 ft, and winter fish settle into 11 to 45 ft. Shallow measured flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring king george whiting. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (4 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 31 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 45 ft | midday | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: sand flathead in 8 to 35 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 16 to 80 ft before dropping to 8 to 35 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deepest basin, a deep basin in about 62 ft of water that rates prime for sand flathead in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| 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 (62 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 35 ft | dawn | Shallow measured flat (5 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for black bream tight to the bank in 2 to 16 ft. Expect a summer slide to 7 to 35 ft, then a winter hold in 2 to 16 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 | Sharp break (13 ft) | 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 | 2 to 16 ft | dawn | Sharp break (13 ft) | see map |
Spring australian salmon on Corner Inlet - 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 (6 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 (6 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for silver trevally tight to the bank in 4 to 30 ft. Expect a summer slide to 14 to 80 ft, then a winter hold in 18 to 80 ft. Start at Sharp break. It's a drop-off holding about 25 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (6 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 | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
Corner Inlet - North also holds gummy shark (13 to 87 ft in summer), yellowtail kingfish (13 to 87 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 62 ft, is the deepest of them.
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 Corner Inlet - North 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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Corner Inlet - North is about 87 ft (27 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 Corner Inlet - 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 interactive chart above rates every spot for each 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 Corner Inlet - North 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 - Northwest 7 mi · Corner Inlet - Central 10 mi · Corner Inlet - East 14 mi · Corner Inlet - Northeast 14 mi · Corner Inlet - West 15 mi · Blind Inlet 26 mi · Western Port - Southeast 49 mi · Western Port - East 54 mi · Western Port - South 59 mi · Western Port - Central 63 mi · Western Port - North 65 mi · Western Port - Southwest 71 mi
Browse all Victoria 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.