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42,389-acre Wommin Lagoon 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 Wommin Lagoon. An official Australian lagoon 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 207 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
Drawn out, this is 42,388 acres of water rimmed by 48.3 miles of bank. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 8% of this chart. Tip to tip the water measures near 17.5 mi with an 8.3-mi widest point. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Byron Bay - Northwest, 26 mi south 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 |
|---|---|---|
| snapper (Australasian Snapper) | official species listing | — |
| mulloway (Mulloway) | official species listing | — |
| yellowtail kingfish (Yellowtail Kingfish) | official species listing | — |
| dusky flathead (Dusky Flathead) | official species listing | — |
| yellowfin bream (Yellowfin Bream) | official species listing | — |
| Australian salmon (Australian Salmon) | official species listing | — |
| tailor (Tailor) | official species listing | — |
| silver trevally (Silver Trevally) | official species listing | — |
| luderick (Luderick) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Spring puts australasian snapper in skinny water — 6 to 35 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 16 to 120 ft, wintering in 21 to 120 ft. Summer australasian snapper concentrate at Sharp break, a prime-rated drop-off around 94 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (34 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 16 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (94 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 6 to 84 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 120 ft | midday | Sharp break (94 ft) | see map |
Spring puts mulloway in skinny water — 5 to 30 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 14 to 100 ft, wintering in 18 to 100 ft. Summer mulloway concentrate at Sharp break, a good-rated drop-off around 94 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (94 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 5 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 100 ft | midday | Sharp break (94 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 34 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 (34 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 20 to 130 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (94 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 91 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 27 to 130 ft | midday | Sharp break (94 ft) | see map |
Spring puts dusky flathead in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 7 to 35 ft, wintering in 9 to 35 ft. Spring dusky flathead concentrate at Shallow measured flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 7 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (7 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (7 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 9 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
Early season yellowfin bream use the shallows, holding in 2 to 16 ft. Expect a summer slide to 7 to 40 ft, then a winter hold in 10 to 40 ft. Put Sharp break first on the milk run — a drop-off near 11 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 | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 7 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | midday | Sharp break (11 ft) | 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 65 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 (34 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 14 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (65 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (11 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 4 to 30 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (34 ft) | see map |
Wommin Lagoon also holds tailor (11 to 65 ft in summer), silver trevally (14 to 80 ft in summer), luderick (6 to 35 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
12 pieces of structure are mapped here — Sharp break, around 112 ft, is the deepest of them.
Access data: Transport for NSW Maritime Boat Ramps. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for New South Wales waters are set by the NSW DPIRD (current saltwater recreational-fishing guide) — and special regulations can apply to Wommin Lagoon specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check the live NSW saltwater guide before every trip, including current size and possession limits, seasonal and spatial closures, marine parks, protected species, permitted gear, intertidal collection rules and any local harbour or council directions. A directly measured depth cell, fishing-spot marker or access lead does not establish permission to fish, retain a catch, enter port land, park or launch, and rules can differ across one mapped operational section.
Check the official New South Wales fishing regulations →
NSW DPIRD fish species and current rules →
Check special-area and water-specific rules →
Wommin Lagoon is about 207 ft (63 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 NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development regional evidence informs the australasian snapper, mulloway, yellowtail kingfish, dusky flathead, yellowfin bream, australian salmon, tailor, silver trevally, luderick roster for Wommin Lagoon. 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 94 ft of water that rates prime for australasian snapper in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For australasian snapper, 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 Wommin Lagoon is regulated by the NSW DPIRD (current saltwater recreational-fishing guide). Check the official New South Wales regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Byron Bay - Northwest 26 mi · Byron Bay - North 35 mi · Moreton Bay - Sector 11 51 mi, QLD · Moreton Bay - Sector 08 65 mi, QLD · Moreton Bay - Sector 07 67 mi, QLD · Moreton Bay - Sector 05 76 mi, QLD · Moreton Bay - Sector 04 81 mi, QLD · Moreton Bay - Sector 03 93 mi, QLD · Moreton Bay - Sector 02 93 mi, QLD · Wide Bay - North 173 mi, QLD · Trial Bay - Northwest 185 mi · Hervey Bay - Sector 19 194 mi, QLD
See how Wommin Lagoon stacks up: best australasian snapper lakes in New South Wales · best mulloway lakes in New South Wales · best yellowtail kingfish lakes in New South Wales · best dusky flathead lakes in New South Wales
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