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35,146-acre Moreton Bay. Sector 08 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 08 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 102 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Moreton Bay - Sector 08 maps at 35,146 acres behind 77.5 miles of shoreline. An index of 2.9 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. Roughly 32% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. End to end it runs roughly 17.5 mi, about 7.5 mi across. If the bite dies, Moreton Bay - Sector 07 is 8 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.
Spring australasian snapper on Moreton Bay - Sector 08 hold shallow, usually 6 to 35 ft. They move out to 14 to 102 ft in summer and finish the year down in 18 to 102 ft. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 57 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 | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 102 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (57 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 6 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (57 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 102 ft | midday | Sharp break (57 ft) | see map |
Spring mulloway on Moreton Bay - Sector 08 hold shallow, usually 5 to 30 ft. They move out to 14 to 100 ft in summer and finish the year down in 18 to 100 ft. Put Deepest basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 100 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 | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (12 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | Deepest basin (100 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 5 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (57 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 100 ft | midday | Deepest basin (100 ft) | see map |
Spring dusky flathead on Moreton Bay - Sector 08 hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 7 to 35 ft in summer and finish the year down in 9 to 35 ft. Put Shallow measured flat first on the milk run — a feeding flat near 2 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (2 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (12 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (2 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 9 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (12 ft) | see map |
In spring, yellowfin bream run shallow here, mostly 2 to 16 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 7 to 40 ft before dropping to 10 to 40 ft for winter. Summer yellowfin bream concentrate at Sharp break, a good-rated drop-off around 12 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 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (12 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (12 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (12 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | midday | Sharp break (12 ft) | see map |
Spring puts tailor in skinny water — 3 to 25 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 11 to 65 ft, wintering in 15 to 65 ft. Summer tailor concentrate at Sharp break, a prime-rated drop-off around 57 ft. 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 (23 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 11 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (57 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 46 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (12 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 65 ft | midday | Sharp break (57 ft) | see map |
Spring queenfish on Moreton Bay - Sector 08 hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 3 to 25 ft in summer, 15 to 55 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 12 ft, prime for fall. 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 (23 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (23 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (12 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 55 ft | midday | Sharp break (49 ft) | see map |
Moreton Bay - Sector 08 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.
The chart marks 12 structure features on Moreton Bay - Sector 08; the deepest is Deepest basin at about 100 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 08 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 08 is about 102 ft (31 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 08. 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 57 ft of water that rates prime for australasian snapper in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 08 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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