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13,812-acre King Sound. Sector 34 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 34 trip-scale surveyed footprint within King Sound. A strongly tidal Kimberley sound of island passages, turbid channels, mud banks and river-fed southern arms. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 50 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, King Sound - Sector 34 runs 13,812 acres with 53.2 miles of edge. An index of 3.2 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. Tip to tip the water measures near 11.1 mi with an 8.2-mi widest point. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: King Sound - Sector 35, 12 mi east 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Come spring, look for barramundi tight to the bank in 2 to 18 ft. Through summer count on 2 to 18 ft; the winter hold is 11 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 16 ft that scores good in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
When the water first warms, golden snapper slide up into 8 to 35 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 8 to 35 ft, winter 13 to 50 ft. Start at Sharp break. It's a drop-off holding about 16 ft of water and rates good come fall. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (17 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (17 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 7 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 13 to 50 ft | midday | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: black jewfish sit in 8 to 35 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 8 to 35 ft covers summer, 12 to 50 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 16 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 | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (17 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (17 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 6 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 12 to 50 ft | midday | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for king threadfin tight to the bank in 2 to 16 ft. Through summer count on 2 to 16 ft; the winter hold is 10 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow measured flat: a feeding flat around 5 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 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (5 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (5 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (5 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
In spring, queenfish run shallow here, mostly 3 to 25 ft. Summer keeps them at 3 to 25 ft, and they winter in 14 to 50 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 16 ft, rated prime for fall queenfish. 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 (17 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (17 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 14 to 50 ft | midday | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for giant trevally tight to the bank in 4 to 30 ft. Through summer count on 4 to 30 ft; the winter hold is 11 to 50 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shoreline point: a point around 17 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (17 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (17 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 50 ft | midday | Sharp break (16 ft) | see map |
King Sound - Sector 34 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.
The chart marks 13 structure features on King Sound - Sector 34; the deepest is Sharp break at about 17 ft.
No facility from the cited Western Australia Department of Transport Public Boat Ramps (DOT-033) 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://catalogue.data.wa.gov.au/dataset/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 Western Australia waters are set by the WA DPIRD (current recreational-fishing rules) — and special regulations can apply to King Sound - Sector 34 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 →
WA DPIRD current recreational-fishing guides →
Check special-area and water-specific rules →
King Sound - Sector 34 is about 50 ft (15 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 barramundi, golden snapper, black jewfish, king threadfin, queenfish, giant trevally, mangrove jack, narrow-barred spanish mackerel, coral trout roster for King Sound - Sector 34. 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.
Shallow measured flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for king threadfin in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
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 King Sound - Sector 34 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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