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88,254-acre Spencer Gulf. Sector 60 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 60 trip-scale surveyed footprint within Spencer Gulf. Australia's long western gulf, divided from upper tidal flats through major bays and channels to its offshore-facing mouth. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 114 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.
The outline encloses 88,244 acres, worked by 67.6 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. About 3% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. The basin spans about 18.4 mi end to end and 15.3 mi across at its widest. Spencer Gulf - Sector 53 sits 9 mi north — 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| mulloway (Mulloway) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Come spring, look for sand flathead tight to the bank in 8 to 35 ft. Expect a summer slide to 16 to 80 ft, then a winter hold in 8 to 35 ft. Start at Sharp break. It's a drop-off holding about 51 ft of water and rates good come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 16 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 35 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (29 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: australian salmon in 4 to 30 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 14 to 80 ft before dropping to 4 to 30 ft for winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 51 ft of water that rates prime for australian salmon in summer. 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 (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 4 to 30 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (29 ft) | see map |
In spring, silver trevally run shallow here, mostly 4 to 30 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 14 to 80 ft, and winter fish settle into 18 to 80 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 51 ft, rated prime for summer silver 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 (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
In spring, gummy shark run shallow here, mostly 8 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 17 to 114 ft, and winter fish settle into 8 to 40 ft. Deepest basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 111 ft, rated prime for summer gummy shark. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (44 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 17 to 114 ft | dawn & dusk | Deepest basin (111 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Sharp break (44 ft) | see map |
Spring yellowtail kingfish on Spencer Gulf - Sector 60 hold shallow, usually 8 to 45 ft. They move out to 18 to 114 ft in summer and finish the year down in 24 to 114 ft. Put Shoreline point first on the milk run — a point near 29 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 18 to 114 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 91 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 24 to 114 ft | midday | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
Spring mulloway on Spencer Gulf - Sector 60 hold shallow, usually 5 to 30 ft. By summer they slide out to 14 to 100 ft, and by winter most fish are in 18 to 100 ft. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 51 ft, good for summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 5 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 100 ft | midday | Sharp break (51 ft) | see map |
7 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deepest basin, around 111 ft, is the deepest of them.
No facility from the cited South Australian boat ramps and marine 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.sa.gov.au/topics/boating-and-marine/boat-ramps-and-marine-facilities
Private land and private launches need the owner's permission — please ask first.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for South Australia waters are set by the PIRSA (current recreational species limits) — and special regulations can apply to Spencer Gulf - Sector 60 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check PIRSA's live species lookup, closures and SA Fishing app before every trip. Snapper remains absent from these page rosters because the current management closure prohibits targeting and catch-and-release in the affected South Australian waters through the stated closure period. Verify all size, boat and possession limits, protected areas, gear controls and local access directions. A contour, spot or access lead never grants fishing, retention, entry, parking or launching permission.
Check the official South Australia fishing regulations →
PIRSA SA Fishing app and live rules →
Check special-area and water-specific rules →
Spencer Gulf - Sector 60 is about 114 ft (35 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 Primary Industries and Regions South Australia regional evidence informs the sand flathead, australian salmon, silver trevally, gummy shark, yellowtail kingfish, mulloway roster for Spencer Gulf - Sector 60. 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 51 ft of water that rates prime for australian salmon in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 Spencer Gulf - Sector 60 is regulated by the PIRSA (current recreational species limits). Check the official South 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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