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10,070-acre Jurien Bay. West 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. West trip-scale surveyed footprint within Jurien Bay. A west-coast bay protected by reefs and islands, with lagoon channels, seagrass and offshore breaks. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 29 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Drawn out, this is 10,071 acres of water rimmed by 24.1 miles of bank. Index 1.7 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. About 85% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Tip to tip the water measures near 10.6 mi with a 2.6-mi widest point. The nearest mapped water is Jurien Bay - Northeast, 5 mi to the northwest.
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 | — |
| King George whiting (King George Whiting) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: mulloway in 5 to 29 ft. The depth story barely changes: 4 to 29 ft through summer, 5 to 29 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 6 ft range, good in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 5 to 29 ft | midday | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
Spring puts yellowtail kingfish in skinny water — 5 to 29 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 4 to 29 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 29 ft. Spring yellowtail kingfish concentrate at Shoreline point, a prime-rated point around 18 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (18 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 6 to 29 ft | midday | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
Spring tailor on Jurien Bay - West hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. By summer they slide out to 5 to 29 ft, and by winter most fish are in 7 to 29 ft. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 6 ft, prime for summer. 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 (18 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 5 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 7 to 29 ft | midday | Sharp break (19 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for silver trevally tight to the bank in 4 to 29 ft. Through summer count on 5 to 29 ft; the winter hold is 7 to 29 ft. Start at Sharp break. It's a drop-off holding about 6 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 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (18 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 5 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 7 to 29 ft | midday | Sharp break (19 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for gummy shark tight to the bank in 6 to 29 ft. Through summer count on 4 to 29 ft; the winter hold is 6 to 29 ft. Start at Sharp break. It's a drop-off holding about 6 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 | 6 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 6 to 29 ft | dawn | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
In spring, king george whiting run shallow here, mostly 3 to 18 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 5 to 29 ft, and winter fish settle into 7 to 29 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 6 ft, rated good for summer 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 | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 5 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (6 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 7 to 29 ft | midday | Sharp break (19 ft) | see map |
The chart marks 8 structure features on Jurien Bay - West; the deepest is Sharp break at about 20 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 Jurien Bay - West 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.
Check the official Western Australia fishing regulations →
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Jurien Bay - West is about 29 ft (9 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, king george whiting roster for Jurien Bay - West. 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 18 ft of water that rates prime for yellowtail kingfish in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Jurien Bay - West 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.
Jurien Bay - Northeast 5 mi · Jurien Bay - Northwest 19 mi · Gum Tree Bay 45 mi · Yanchep Lagoon 84 mi · Cockburn Sound - Northwest 112 mi · Champion Bay - Northeast 114 mi · Champion Bay - Northwest 124 mi · Cockburn Sound - Northeast 125 mi · Pelsaert Lagoon 125 mi · Cockburn Sound - West 128 mi · Cockburn Sound - Central 138 mi · Horseyard Bay 158 mi
See how Jurien Bay - West stacks up: best mulloway lakes in Western Australia · best yellowtail kingfish lakes in Western Australia · best king george whiting lakes in Western Australia · best tailor lakes in Western Australia
Browse all Western Australia 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.