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115,169-acre Princess Charlotte Bay. Sector 06 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 06 trip-scale surveyed footprint within Princess Charlotte Bay. A remote Cape York embayment of river mouths, mangroves, shallow banks and reef-connected outer bay water. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 113 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.
The outline encloses 115,168 acres, worked by 69.1 miles of shoreline. With a 1.5 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. Roughly 26% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. Tip to tip the water measures near 18.5 mi with a 15-mi widest point. If the bite dies, Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 05 is 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 puts barramundi in skinny water — 2 to 18 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 2 to 18 ft, and winter fish hold in 11 to 35 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 4 ft, rated good for fall barramundi. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| 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 (7 ft) | see map |
In spring, golden snapper run shallow here, mostly 8 to 35 ft. Summer keeps them at 8 to 35 ft, and they winter in 21 to 80 ft. Winter golden snapper concentrate at Sharp break, a good-rated drop-off around 77 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 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (77 ft) | see map |
Spring black jewfish on Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 06 hold shallow, usually 8 to 35 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 8 to 35 ft in summer, 21 to 90 ft once it turns cold. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 77 ft that grades good for winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 63 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 90 ft | midday | Sharp break (77 ft) | see map |
Spring puts king threadfin in skinny water — 2 to 16 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 2 to 16 ft, and winter fish hold in 10 to 35 ft. Shallow measured flat is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring king threadfin. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| 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 (7 ft) | see map |
When the water first warms, queenfish slide up into 3 to 25 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 3 to 25 ft, winter 15 to 55 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 4 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 (4 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 55 ft | midday | Sharp break (7 ft) | see map |
Spring puts giant trevally in skinny water — 4 to 30 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 4 to 30 ft, and winter fish hold in 18 to 80 ft. Shoreline point is the standout, a point at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring giant trevally. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| 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 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (4 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (77 ft) | see map |
Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 06 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.
The chart marks 23 structure features on Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 06; the deepest is Sharp break at about 92 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 Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 06 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.
Check the official Queensland fishing regulations →
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Check special-area and water-specific rules →
Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 06 is about 113 ft (34 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 barramundi, golden snapper, black jewfish, king threadfin, queenfish, giant trevally, mangrove jack, narrow-barred spanish mackerel, coral trout roster for Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 06. 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.
Shallow measured flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for king threadfin in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 06 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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