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14,184-acre Geographe Bay. Sector 06 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. Sector 06 trip-scale surveyed footprint within Geographe Bay. A broad southwest-facing bay with long sand flats, seagrass, artificial structure and headland transitions. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 121 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 outline encloses 14,184 acres, worked by 36.7 miles of shoreline. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.2) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 11% of this chart. Figure 14.9 mi of water from one end to the other, 4.2 mi at the beam. If the bite dies, Geographe Bay - Sector 10 is 6 mi to the southeast.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| mulloway (Mulloway) | official species listing | — |
| yellowtail kingfish (Yellowtail Kingfish) | official species listing | — |
| tailor (Tailor) | official species listing | — |
| silver trevally (Silver Trevally) | official species listing | — |
| gummy shark (Gummy Shark) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Early season mulloway use the shallows, holding in 5 to 30 ft. Summer is a 14 to 100 ft game here, winter an 18 to 100 ft one. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 84 ft, good for summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (84 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 5 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (71 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 100 ft | midday | Sharp break (84 ft) | see map |
Early season yellowtail kingfish use the shallows, holding in 8 to 45 ft. Expect a summer slide to 19 to 121 ft, then a winter hold in 25 to 121 ft. Put Shoreline point first on the milk run — a point near 29 ft that grades prime for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 19 to 121 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (84 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 91 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (84 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 25 to 121 ft | midday | Sharp break (84 ft) | see map |
In spring, tailor run shallow here, mostly 3 to 25 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 11 to 65 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 65 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 71 ft, rated good for summer tailor. 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 (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 11 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (71 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 46 ft | dawn & dusk | Offshore hump (25 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 65 ft | midday | Sharp break (71 ft) | see map |
Spring puts silver trevally in skinny water — 4 to 30 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 14 to 80 ft; cold water stacks them in 18 to 80 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 71 ft, rated prime for summer silver trevally. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (71 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (71 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (71 ft) | see map |
Spring puts gummy shark in skinny water — 8 to 40 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 18 to 120 ft; cold water stacks them in 8 to 40 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 84 ft, rated prime for summer gummy shark. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 18 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (84 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (84 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (29 ft) | see map |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Geographe Bay - Sector 06; the deepest is Sharp break at about 85 ft.
Access data: Western Australia Department of Transport Public Boat Ramps (DOT-033). Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
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 Geographe Bay - Sector 06 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.
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Geographe Bay - Sector 06 is about 121 ft (37 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 mulloway, yellowtail kingfish, tailor, silver trevally, gummy shark roster for Geographe Bay - Sector 06. 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.
Shoreline point is the top-rated area: a point in about 29 ft of water that rates prime for yellowtail kingfish in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For mulloway, 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 Geographe Bay - Sector 06 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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