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15,598-acre Curtis Haven 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 Curtis Haven. An official Australian harbour 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 62 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The drawn water covers 15,598 acres wrapped in 34.3 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (2) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 83% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Figure 11 mi of water from one end to the other, 4.1 mi at the beam. If the bite dies, Shoal Bay is 28 mi to the south.
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.
Start shallow in spring: barramundi sit in 2 to 18 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 18 ft covers summer, 11 to 35 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 5 ft range, good in fall. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (5 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (5 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (5 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (5 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: golden snapper in 8 to 35 ft. The depth story barely changes: 8 to 35 ft through summer, 16 to 62 ft in winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 54 ft of water that rates good for golden snapper in fall. 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 | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (54 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 16 to 62 ft | midday | Sharp break (54 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for black jewfish tight to the bank in 8 to 35 ft. Through summer count on 8 to 35 ft; the winter hold is 14 to 62 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deepest basin: a deep basin around 54 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 62 ft | dawn & dusk | Deepest basin (54 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 14 to 62 ft | midday | Deepest basin (54 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: king threadfin sit in 2 to 16 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 16 ft covers summer, 10 to 35 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Shallow measured flat, a feeding flat in the 2 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (2 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (2 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (2 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (5 ft) | see map |
Spring queenfish on Curtis Haven hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 3 to 25 ft in summer, 15 to 55 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 5 ft, prime for fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (5 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 55 ft | midday | Sharp break (54 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: giant trevally sit in 4 to 30 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 4 to 30 ft covers summer, 14 to 62 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Shoreline point, a point in the 23 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (54 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 14 to 62 ft | midday | Sharp break (54 ft) | see map |
Curtis Haven 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.
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deepest basin, sits near 54 ft.
No facility from the cited Northern Territory boat ramps 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://nt.gov.au/marine/for-all-harbour-and-boat-users/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 Northern Territory waters are set by the Northern Territory Government (current recreational-fishing rules) — and special regulations can apply to Curtis Haven specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check the Northern Territory's live possession and size limits and rules for specific areas before every trip. Seasonal barramundi controls, protected species, marine-park and Aboriginal land or sea-country permissions, method limits, vessel rules and local closures can apply. Remote-water access often needs separate landowner or permit approval. A mapped survey footprint, fishing spot or access lead never grants fishing, retention, entry, parking, camping or launching permission.
Check the official Northern Territory fishing regulations →
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Curtis Haven is about 62 ft (19 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 Northern Territory Department of Agriculture and Fisheries regional evidence informs the barramundi, golden snapper, black jewfish, king threadfin, queenfish, giant trevally, mangrove jack, narrow-barred spanish mackerel, coral trout roster for Curtis Haven. 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 54 ft of water that rates prime for black jewfish in fall. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Curtis Haven is regulated by the Northern Territory Government (current recreational-fishing rules). Check the official Northern Territory regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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