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83,745-acre Windy Harbour 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 Windy Harbour. An official Australian harbour 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 192 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
The outline encloses 83,749 acres, worked by 58.3 miles of shoreline. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.4) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 5% of this chart. End to end it runs roughly 20.9 mi, about 11.8 mi across. Hamelin Bay - West sits 66 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 |
|---|---|---|
| mulloway (Mulloway) | official species listing | — |
| yellowtail kingfish (Yellowtail Kingfish) | official species listing | — |
| tailor (Tailor) | official species listing | — |
| silver trevally (Silver Trevally) | official species listing | — |
| gummy shark (Gummy Shark) | official species listing | — |
| King George whiting (King George Whiting) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Come spring, look for mulloway tight to the bank in 5 to 30 ft. They move out to 14 to 100 ft in summer and finish the year down in 18 to 100 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 77 ft that scores good in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (10 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (77 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 5 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (69 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 100 ft | midday | Sharp break (77 ft) | see map |
When the water first warms, yellowtail kingfish slide up into 8 to 45 ft. By summer they slide out to 20 to 130 ft, and by winter most fish are in 27 to 130 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shoreline point: a point around 45 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (45 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 20 to 130 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (114 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 91 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (77 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 27 to 130 ft | midday | Sharp break (114 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: tailor in 3 to 25 ft. As the season builds they drop to 11 to 65 ft, wintering in 15 to 65 ft. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 69 ft range, good in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (10 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 11 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (69 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 46 ft | dawn & dusk | Offshore hump (24 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 65 ft | midday | Sharp break (69 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: silver trevally in 4 to 30 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 14 to 80 ft before dropping to 18 to 80 ft for winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 77 ft of water that rates prime for silver trevally 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 (10 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (77 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (69 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (77 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: gummy shark in 8 to 40 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 18 to 120 ft before dropping to 8 to 40 ft for winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 114 ft of water that rates prime for gummy shark in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (10 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 18 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (114 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (77 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (10 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for king george whiting tight to the bank in 3 to 18 ft. Expect a summer slide to 8 to 45 ft, then a winter hold in 11 to 45 ft. Start at Offshore hump. It's an offshore hump holding about 24 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 | 3 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (10 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Offshore hump (24 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 31 ft | dawn & dusk | Offshore hump (24 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 45 ft | midday | Offshore hump (24 ft) | see map |
Count 16 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deepest basin, sits near 186 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 Windy Harbour 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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Windy Harbour is about 192 ft (59 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 mulloway, yellowtail kingfish, tailor, silver trevally, gummy shark, king george whiting roster for Windy Harbour. 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.
Shoreline point is the top-rated area: a point in about 45 ft of water that rates prime for yellowtail kingfish in spring. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For mulloway, 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 Windy Harbour 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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Browse all Western Australia 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.