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10,105-acre Hervey Bay. Sector 14 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 14 trip-scale surveyed footprint within Hervey Bay. A broad sheltered bay between the mainland and K'gari, with shallow banks, channels and deeper northern approaches. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 46 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Hervey Bay - Sector 14 maps at 10,105 acres behind 42.9 miles of shoreline. A development index of 3 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. End to end it runs roughly 13.6 mi, about 3.2 mi across. If the bite dies, Hervey Bay - Sector 15 is 10 mi to the east.
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 | — |
| mulloway (Mulloway) | official species listing | — |
| dusky flathead (Dusky Flathead) | official species listing | — |
| yellowfin bream (Yellowfin Bream) | official species listing | — |
| tailor (Tailor) | 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 | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Come spring, look for australasian snapper tight to the bank in 6 to 35 ft. They move out to 6 to 46 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 46 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 6 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (4 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 6 to 46 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 46 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 46 ft | midday | Sharp break (9 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for mulloway tight to the bank in 5 to 30 ft. They move out to 6 to 46 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 46 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 6 ft that scores good in 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 | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 6 to 46 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 46 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 46 ft | midday | Sharp break (9 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for dusky flathead tight to the bank in 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 7 to 35 ft in summer and finish the year down in 9 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow measured flat: a feeding flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (3 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (9 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (3 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 9 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (9 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: yellowfin bream in 2 to 16 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 7 to 40 ft before dropping to 10 to 40 ft for winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 9 ft of water that rates good for yellowfin bream in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (9 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | midday | Sharp break (9 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: tailor in 3 to 25 ft. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 46 ft, wintering in 11 to 46 ft. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 9 ft range, prime in summer. 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 (4 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 46 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (9 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 46 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 46 ft | midday | Sharp break (9 ft) | see map |
When the water first warms, queenfish slide up into 3 to 25 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 3 to 25 ft, winter 13 to 46 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 6 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (4 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (4 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 13 to 46 ft | midday | Sharp break (9 ft) | see map |
Hervey Bay - Sector 14 also holds giant trevally (4 to 30 ft in summer), mangrove jack (2 to 18 ft in summer), narrow-barred spanish mackerel (8 to 45 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, Sharp break, sits near 9 ft.
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 Hervey Bay - Sector 14 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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Hervey Bay - Sector 14 is about 46 ft (14 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 australasian snapper, mulloway, dusky flathead, yellowfin bream, tailor, queenfish, giant trevally, mangrove jack, narrow-barred spanish mackerel roster for Hervey Bay - Sector 14. 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 6 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 Hervey Bay - Sector 14 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.
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