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8,990-acre Moreton Bay. Sector 07 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 07 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 27 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Traced from the shoreline, Moreton Bay - Sector 07 runs 8,990 acres with 34.9 miles of edge. With a shoreline index of 2.6, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. About 87% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. The basin spans about 9.9 mi end to end and 4.8 mi across at its widest. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Moreton Bay - Sector 08, 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 to 27 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 27 ft, and they winter in 5 to 27 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 21 ft, rated prime for summer australasian snapper. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (6 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 5 to 27 ft | midday | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
In spring, mulloway run shallow here, mostly 5 to 27 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 27 ft, and they winter in 5 to 27 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 21 ft, rated good for summer mulloway. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 5 to 27 ft | midday | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
In spring, dusky flathead run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 5 to 27 ft, and winter fish settle into 7 to 27 ft. Shallow measured flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for spring dusky flathead. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (5 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 5 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (5 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 7 to 27 ft | midday | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
Spring yellowfin bream on Moreton Bay - Sector 07 hold shallow, usually 2 to 16 ft. By summer they slide out to 5 to 27 ft, and by winter most fish are in 7 to 27 ft. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 21 ft, good for summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (9 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 5 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 7 to 27 ft | midday | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for tailor tight to the bank in 3 to 25 ft. Expect a summer slide to 5 to 27 ft, then a winter hold in 6 to 27 ft. Start at Sharp break. It's a drop-off holding about 21 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 | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (6 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 5 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 6 to 27 ft | midday | Sharp break (21 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, 7 to 27 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 21 ft of water that rates prime for queenfish in fall. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (6 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (6 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 27 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 7 to 27 ft | midday | Sharp break (21 ft) | see map |
Moreton Bay - Sector 07 also holds giant trevally (4 to 27 ft in summer), mangrove jack (2 to 18 ft in summer), narrow-barred spanish mackerel (5 to 27 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Structure-wise the chart holds 8 features, led in depth by Sharp break at roughly 21 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 Moreton Bay - Sector 07 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 07 is about 27 ft (8 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 07. 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 21 ft of water that rates prime for australasian snapper in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 07 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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