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29,095-acre Hervey Bay. Sector 19 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 19 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 61 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Traced from the shoreline, Hervey Bay - Sector 19 runs 29,095 acres with 76 miles of edge. A development index of 3.2 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. The whole water is littoral — nothing here runs deeper than ~15 ft, so it's all weed-and-bait territory. End to end it runs roughly 16.4 mi, about 5.9 mi across. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Hervey Bay - Sector 15, 13 mi north 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 | — |
| 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.
In spring, australasian snapper run shallow here, mostly 6 to 35 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 61 ft before dropping to 11 to 61 ft for winter. Summer australasian snapper concentrate at Sharp break, a prime-rated drop-off around 23 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (10 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 61 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 61 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 61 ft | midday | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
In spring, mulloway run shallow here, mostly 5 to 30 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 9 to 61 ft before dropping to 11 to 61 ft for winter. Summer mulloway concentrate at Sharp break, a good-rated drop-off around 23 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 9 to 61 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 61 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 61 ft | midday | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
In spring, dusky flathead run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 7 to 35 ft before dropping to 9 to 35 ft for winter. Spring dusky flathead concentrate at Shallow measured flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 7 ft. 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 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (7 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 9 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
Spring yellowfin bream on Hervey Bay - Sector 19 hold shallow, usually 2 to 16 ft. They move out to 7 to 40 ft in summer and finish the year down in 10 to 40 ft. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 23 ft that grades good for summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (14 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | midday | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for tailor tight to the bank in 3 to 25 ft. They move out to 10 to 61 ft in summer and finish the year down in 14 to 61 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 23 ft that scores prime in summer. 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 (10 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 10 to 61 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 46 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 14 to 61 ft | midday | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: queenfish sit in 3 to 25 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 3 to 25 ft covers summer, 15 to 55 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 23 ft range, prime 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 | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (10 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (10 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 55 ft | midday | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
Hervey Bay - Sector 19 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 10 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Sharp break, sits near 23 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 19 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 →
Queensland Government tidal-water limits →
Check special-area and water-specific rules →
Hervey Bay - Sector 19 is about 61 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 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 19. 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 23 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 19 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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