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44,718-acre Nickol Bay. Sector 14 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 14 trip-scale surveyed footprint within Nickol Bay. A Pilbara bay around Dampier and Karratha, with island channels, reefs, port structure and tidal flats. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 42 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 44,717 acres of water rimmed by 47.4 miles of bank. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.6) — enough points and pockets to pattern. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 34% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Figure 16.6 mi of water from one end to the other, 8.6 mi at the beam. The nearest mapped water is Nickol Bay - Sector 09, 11 mi to the north.
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.
Spring barramundi on Nickol Bay - Sector 14 hold shallow, usually 2 to 18 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 2 to 18 ft in summer, 11 to 35 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 4 ft, good for fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (4 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (4 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (4 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
Early season golden snapper use the shallows, holding in 8 to 35 ft. Even in summer they hold at 8 to 35 ft; winter keeps them in 11 to 42 ft. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 8 ft that grades good for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (19 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (19 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 6 to 42 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (8 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 42 ft | midday | Sharp break (36 ft) | see map |
Spring puts black jewfish in skinny water — 8 to 35 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 8 to 35 ft, and winter fish hold in 10 to 42 ft. Fall black jewfish concentrate at Deepest basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 42 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (19 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (19 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 5 to 42 ft | dawn & dusk | Deepest basin (42 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 42 ft | midday | Deepest basin (42 ft) | see map |
Spring king threadfin on Nickol Bay - Sector 14 hold shallow, usually 2 to 16 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 2 to 16 ft in summer, 10 to 35 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Shallow measured flat — feeding flat, 4 ft, prime for spring. 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 | Shallow measured flat (4 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (4 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (4 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (23 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, 11 to 42 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 4 ft range, prime 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 | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (19 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (19 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (4 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 42 ft | midday | Sharp break (36 ft) | see map |
Spring giant trevally on Nickol Bay - Sector 14 hold shallow, usually 4 to 30 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 4 to 30 ft in summer, 9 to 42 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Shoreline point — point, 19 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (19 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (19 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 42 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (4 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 9 to 42 ft | midday | Sharp break (36 ft) | see map |
Nickol Bay - Sector 14 also holds mangrove jack (2 to 18 ft in summer), narrow-barred spanish mackerel (7 to 42 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.
Structure-wise the chart holds 17 features, led in depth by Deepest basin at roughly 42 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 Nickol Bay - Sector 14 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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Nickol Bay - Sector 14 is about 42 ft (13 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 Nickol Bay - Sector 14. 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.
Deepest basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 42 ft of water that rates prime for black jewfish in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each 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 Nickol Bay - Sector 14 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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