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67,967-acre Oyster Inlet 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. Trip-scale surveyed footprint within Oyster Inlet. An official Australian inlet evaluated inside a compact 24-kilometre trip-planning window centred on the Composite Gazetteer feature. The public outline is limited to retained direct AusBathyTopo survey cells, not a legal or navigational boundary. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 51 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:
The drawn water covers 67,959 acres wrapped in 60.5 miles of bank. With a 1.7 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 28% of this chart. Call it 15.5 mi long by 9.2 mi wide at the broadest reach. If the bite dies, Forestier Bay is 47 mi to the southwest.
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.
In spring, barramundi run shallow here, mostly 2 to 18 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 18 ft, and they winter in 11 to 35 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 24 ft, rated good for fall barramundi. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (17 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (17 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (24 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (26 ft) | see map |
Spring puts golden snapper in skinny water — 8 to 35 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 8 to 35 ft, and winter fish hold in 13 to 51 ft. Fall golden snapper concentrate at Sharp break, a good-rated drop-off around 26 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 (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 7 to 51 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (26 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 13 to 51 ft | midday | Sharp break (26 ft) | see map |
Early season black jewfish use the shallows, holding in 8 to 35 ft. Even in summer they hold at 8 to 35 ft; winter keeps them in 12 to 51 ft. Put Deepest basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 50 ft that grades prime 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 (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (7 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 6 to 51 ft | dawn & dusk | Deepest basin (50 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 12 to 51 ft | midday | Deepest basin (50 ft) | see map |
In spring, king threadfin run shallow here, mostly 2 to 16 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 16 ft, and they winter in 10 to 35 ft. Shallow measured flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for spring king threadfin. Time it for 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 (26 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for queenfish tight to the bank in 3 to 25 ft. Through summer count on 3 to 25 ft; the winter hold is 14 to 51 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 26 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (4 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (4 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (26 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 14 to 51 ft | midday | Sharp break (26 ft) | see map |
In spring, giant trevally run shallow here, mostly 4 to 30 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 30 ft, and they winter in 11 to 51 ft. Shoreline point is the standout, a point at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring giant trevally. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (4 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (4 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 51 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (26 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 51 ft | midday | Sharp break (26 ft) | see map |
Oyster Inlet 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.
Structure-wise the chart holds 17 features, led in depth by Deepest basin at roughly 50 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 Oyster Inlet 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 →
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Oyster Inlet is about 51 ft (16 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 Oyster Inlet. 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 50 ft of water that rates prime for black jewfish in fall. The interactive chart above rates every 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 Oyster Inlet 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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