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94,006-acre St Albans Bay 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. Trip-scale surveyed footprint within St Albans Bay. An official Australian bay evaluated inside a compact 24-kilometre trip-planning window centred on the Composite Gazetteer feature. The public outline is limited to retained direct AusBathyTopo survey cells, not a legal or navigational boundary. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 179 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.
Traced from the shoreline, St Albans Bay runs 93,987 acres with 60.1 miles of edge. A shoreline index of 1.4 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. Roughly 5% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. End to end it runs roughly 15.6 mi, about 12.3 mi across. The nearest mapped water is Ringarooma Bay, 27 mi to the east.
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.
In spring, sand flathead run shallow here, mostly 8 to 35 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 16 to 80 ft before dropping to 8 to 35 ft for winter. Summer sand flathead concentrate at Sharp break, a good-rated drop-off around 66 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 (39 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 16 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (66 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (39 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 35 ft | dawn | Sharp break (39 ft) | see map |
Early season black bream use the shallows, holding in 2 to 16 ft. Expect a summer slide to 7 to 35 ft, then a winter hold in 2 to 16 ft. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 39 ft that grades good for 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 | open water | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (39 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Offshore hump (18 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 2 to 16 ft | dawn | open water | see map |
Come spring, look for australian salmon tight to the bank in 4 to 30 ft. They move out to 14 to 80 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 30 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 66 ft that scores prime in 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 (20 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (66 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (39 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 4 to 30 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (20 ft) | see map |
Early season silver trevally use the shallows, holding in 4 to 30 ft. Expect a summer slide to 14 to 80 ft, then a winter hold in 18 to 80 ft. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 66 ft that grades prime for 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 (20 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (66 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (39 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (66 ft) | see map |
Early season gummy shark use the shallows, holding in 8 to 40 ft. Expect a summer slide to 18 to 120 ft, then a winter hold in 8 to 40 ft. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 86 ft that grades prime for 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 (39 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 18 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (86 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (66 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Sharp break (39 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: yellowtail kingfish in 8 to 45 ft. As the season builds they drop to 20 to 130 ft, wintering in 27 to 130 ft. Top water on the chart: Shoreline point, a point in the 20 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 20 to 130 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (86 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 91 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (86 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 27 to 130 ft | midday | Sharp break (86 ft) | see map |
Count 16 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deepest basin, sits near 176 ft.
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 St Albans Bay 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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St Albans Bay is about 179 ft (55 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 St Albans Bay. 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 66 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 St Albans Bay 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.
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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.