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22,811-acre Spencer Gulf. Sector 61 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 61 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 94 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.
On the chart, Spencer Gulf - Sector 61 draws 22,812 acres inside 25.9 miles of shoreline. A shoreline index of 1.2 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. Roughly 14% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. End to end it runs roughly 8 mi, about 7.2 mi across. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Spencer Gulf - Sector 60, 19 mi west of here.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| King George whiting (King George Whiting) | official species listing | — |
| 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 | — |
| mulloway (Mulloway) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Spring puts king george whiting in skinny water — 3 to 18 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 8 to 45 ft, wintering in 11 to 45 ft. Summer king george whiting concentrate at Sharp break, a good-rated drop-off around 29 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (9 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 31 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 45 ft | midday | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: sand flathead sit in 8 to 35 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 16 to 80 ft; cold water stacks them in 8 to 35 ft. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 64 ft range, good in summer. 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 (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 16 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (64 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (46 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 35 ft | dawn | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
When the water first warms, black bream slide up into 2 to 16 ft. By summer they slide out to 7 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 2 to 16 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 29 ft that scores good in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (9 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (23 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 2 to 16 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (9 ft) | see map |
Early season australian salmon use the shallows, holding in 4 to 30 ft. Summer is a 14 to 80 ft game here, winter a 4 to 30 ft one. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 64 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (9 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (64 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (46 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 4 to 30 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (9 ft) | see map |
When the water first warms, silver trevally slide up into 4 to 30 ft. By summer they slide out to 14 to 80 ft, and by winter most fish are in 18 to 80 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 64 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (9 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (64 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (46 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (64 ft) | see map |
When the water first warms, gummy shark slide up into 8 to 40 ft. By summer they slide out to 14 to 94 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 64 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 94 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (64 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (64 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
Spencer Gulf - Sector 61 also holds yellowtail kingfish (14 to 94 ft in summer), mulloway (13 to 94 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Spencer Gulf - Sector 61 carries 8 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Sharp break, about 64 ft down.
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 61 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 61 is about 94 ft (29 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 king george whiting, sand flathead, black bream, australian salmon, silver trevally, gummy shark, yellowtail kingfish, mulloway roster for Spencer Gulf - Sector 61. 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 64 ft of water that rates prime for australian salmon in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For king george whiting, 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 61 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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