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98,978-acre Perkins Bay. North 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. North trip-scale surveyed footprint within Perkins Bay. A broad northwest Tasmanian bay around Stanley and Smithton, with sand banks, channels and Bass Strait exchange. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 136 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The drawn water covers 98,961 acres wrapped in 54.5 miles of bank. Its 1.2 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. 2% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 13.8 mi of water from one end to the other, 12.4 mi at the beam. Perkins Bay - West sits 10 mi south — the closest neighbouring chart.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| sand flathead (Sand Flathead) | official species listing | — |
| black bream (Black Bream) | official species listing | — |
| Australian salmon (Australian Salmon) | official species listing | — |
| silver trevally (Silver Trevally) | official species listing | — |
| gummy shark (Gummy Shark) | official species listing | — |
| yellowtail kingfish (Yellowtail Kingfish) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Come spring, look for sand flathead tight to the bank in 8 to 35 ft. They move out to 16 to 80 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 35 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 61 ft that scores good in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | see map |
| Summer | 16 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (61 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (42 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 35 ft | dawn | open water | see map |
In spring, black bream run shallow here, mostly 2 to 16 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 7 to 35 ft before dropping to 2 to 16 ft for winter. 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 | open water | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | see map |
| Winter | 2 to 16 ft | dawn | open water | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: australian salmon in 4 to 30 ft. As the season builds they drop to 14 to 80 ft, wintering in 4 to 30 ft. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 61 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (61 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (42 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 4 to 30 ft | dawn | open water | see map |
In spring, silver trevally run shallow here, mostly 4 to 30 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 14 to 80 ft before dropping to 18 to 80 ft for winter. Summer silver trevally concentrate at Sharp break, a prime-rated drop-off around 61 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 | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (61 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (42 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (61 ft) | see map |
In spring, gummy shark run shallow here, mostly 8 to 40 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 18 to 120 ft before dropping to 8 to 40 ft for winter. Summer gummy shark concentrate at Sharp break, a prime-rated drop-off around 61 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 | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (42 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 18 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (61 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (61 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Sharp break (42 ft) | see map |
Spring yellowtail kingfish on Perkins Bay - North hold shallow, usually 8 to 45 ft. By summer they slide out to 20 to 130 ft, and by winter most fish are in 27 to 130 ft. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 61 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (42 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 20 to 130 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (61 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 91 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (61 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 27 to 130 ft | midday | Sharp break (61 ft) | see map |
Perkins Bay - North carries 7 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deepest basin, about 135 ft down.
No facility from the cited Marine and Safety Tasmania 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://mast.tas.gov.au/recreational/boating-facilities/
Private land and private launches need the owner's permission — please ask first.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Tasmania waters are set by the Fishing Tasmania (current recreational sea-fishing rules) — and special regulations can apply to Perkins Bay - North specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check Fishing Tasmania's live sea-fishing rules and licensing pages before every trip. Current species limits, licences for particular fisheries, seasonal and area closures, marine reserves, protected species, gear controls and biosecurity measures may apply. A directly measured depth footprint, fishing-spot marker or access lead is planning context only and never grants permission to fish, keep catch, enter private or port land, park or launch.
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Perkins Bay - North is about 136 ft (41 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 Tasmania Department of Natural Resources and Environment regional evidence informs the sand flathead, black bream, australian salmon, silver trevally, gummy shark, yellowtail kingfish roster for Perkins Bay - North. 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 61 ft of water that rates prime for australian salmon in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For sand flathead, 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 Perkins Bay - North is regulated by the Fishing Tasmania (current recreational sea-fishing rules). Check the official Tasmania regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Perkins Bay - West 10 mi · Perkins Bay - Northwest 11 mi · Cave Bay 18 mi · East Telegraph Bay 21 mi · Emu Bay 43 mi · Pilots Bay 85 mi · St Albans Bay 108 mi · Macquarie Harbour - West 108 mi · Corner Inlet - West 131 mi, VIC · Ringarooma Bay 133 mi · Corner Inlet - Central 136 mi, VIC · Corner Inlet - East 140 mi, VIC
Browse all Tasmania fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.