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49,579-acre Moreton Bay. Sector 05 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 05 trip-scale surveyed footprint within Moreton Bay. A vast subtropical bay of banks, channels, islands, river plumes and multiple ocean entrances. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 127 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
On the chart, Moreton Bay - Sector 05 draws 49,583 acres inside 73.6 miles of shoreline. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.4) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 18% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Tip to tip the water measures near 15.9 mi with a 13.7-mi widest point. The nearest mapped water is Moreton Bay - Sector 04, 12 mi to the west.
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.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: australasian snapper in 6 to 35 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 16 to 120 ft before dropping to 21 to 120 ft for winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 47 ft of water that rates prime for australasian snapper in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (32 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 16 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (47 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 6 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (47 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 120 ft | midday | Sharp break (47 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: mulloway in 5 to 30 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 14 to 100 ft before dropping to 18 to 100 ft for winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 47 ft of water that rates good for mulloway in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (47 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 5 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (47 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 100 ft | midday | Sharp break (47 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: dusky flathead in 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 7 to 35 ft before dropping to 9 to 35 ft for winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 11 ft of water that rates good for dusky flathead 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 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 9 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for yellowfin bream tight to the bank in 2 to 16 ft. They move out to 7 to 40 ft in summer and finish the year down in 10 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 11 ft that scores good in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | midday | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
Spring tailor on Moreton Bay - Sector 05 hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. They move out to 11 to 65 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 65 ft. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 47 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 11 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (47 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 46 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 65 ft | midday | Sharp break (47 ft) | see map |
Spring puts queenfish in skinny water — 3 to 25 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 3 to 25 ft, and winter fish hold in 15 to 55 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for fall queenfish. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 55 ft | midday | Sharp break (47 ft) | see map |
Moreton Bay - Sector 05 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.
Moreton Bay - Sector 05 carries 14 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deepest basin, about 123 ft down.
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 Moreton Bay - Sector 05 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.
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Moreton Bay - Sector 05 is about 127 ft (39 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 Moreton Bay - Sector 05. 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 47 ft of water that rates prime for australasian snapper in summer. Open the map above to see every rated 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 Moreton Bay - Sector 05 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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