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52,417-acre Roebuck Bay. Central 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. Central trip-scale surveyed footprint within Roebuck Bay. Broome's macrotidal bay, including mangrove creeks, vast flats, channels and exposed entrance contours. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 329 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 52,418 acres wrapped in 82.9 miles of bank. A development index of 2.6 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 41% of this chart. Call it 17.6 mi long by 14.1 mi wide at the broadest reach. Roebuck Bay - North sits 12 mi northwest — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Start shallow in spring: barramundi sit in 2 to 18 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 18 ft covers summer, 11 to 35 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 24 ft range, good 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 | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (8 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (8 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (24 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (24 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: golden snapper in 8 to 35 ft. The depth story barely changes: 8 to 35 ft through summer, 21 to 80 ft in winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 24 ft of water that rates good for golden snapper in fall. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (26 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (26 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (24 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (57 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for black jewfish tight to the bank in 8 to 35 ft. Through summer count on 8 to 35 ft; the winter hold is 21 to 90 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 57 ft that scores good in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (26 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (26 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 63 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (57 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 90 ft | midday | Sharp break (57 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: king threadfin sit in 2 to 16 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 16 ft covers summer, 10 to 35 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Shallow measured flat, a feeding flat in the 4 ft range, prime in spring. 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 | 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 (24 ft) | see map |
Spring queenfish on Roebuck Bay - Central 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, 24 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 (8 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (8 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (24 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 55 ft | midday | Sharp break (24 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: giant trevally sit in 4 to 30 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 4 to 30 ft covers summer, 18 to 80 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Shoreline point, a point in the 26 ft range, prime in spring. 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 | Shoreline point (26 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (26 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (24 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (57 ft) | see map |
Roebuck Bay - Central 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.
Count 23 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deepest basin, sits near 295 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 Roebuck Bay - Central 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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Roebuck Bay - Central is about 329 ft (100 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 Roebuck Bay - Central. 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 Roebuck Bay - Central 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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