Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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20 Catalogue species
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9 Suitable techniques
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
20Top species here in October
- White seabream 96/100
- European seabass 96/100
- European squid 93/100
- Gilthead seabream 92/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 88/100
- Pollack 88/100
A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.
Sorted by the October score
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Gilthead seabream Very good · 92
In regional literature
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 88
Recorded here
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Common sole Very good · 80
Recorded here
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Pouting Very good · 80
In regional literature
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Black seabream Good · 69
Recorded here
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Good · 64
Recorded nearby
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Red scorpionfish Weak · 33
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Pompano Not recommended this month
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Painted comber Not recommended this month
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Greater weever Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Peacock wrasse Not recommended this month
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Lesser weever Not recommended this month
Recorded nearby
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Blotched picarel
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Dusky spinefoot
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Shi drum
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Picarel
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European barracuda
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Marbled spinefoot
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John Dory
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Small-spotted catshark
Local evidence: OBIS/GBIF observation records (at this spot or nearby), regional literature and local angling sources.
The species list is not a guarantee of a catch.
Catalogue months
12 / 12 monthsThe source lists every month. Results depend on the species, the weather and the sea.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Techniques for this shoreline
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Matched to the shoreline type. Which technique works on a given day is decided by the target species, the season and the state of the sea.
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Tackle recipes
Bolognese · Trotting in current
Controlled float trotting with a long telescopic rod
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Tackle recipes
Bombarda/Bubble Float · Surface trolling
Casting a light bait or lure far with a clear/bubble float
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Tackle recipes
Sabiki Rig · Sabiki / multi-hook rig
A multi-hook feathered rig for shoaling fish
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Tackle recipes
Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig
Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom
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Tackle recipes
LRF · Light Rock Fishing
Small and medium shore species on light lures of about 1 – 12 g
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Tackle recipes
Rock Fishing · Natural-bait fishing from rocks
Heavy natural-bait bottom or float fishing on rocky/cliff shores
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Tackle recipes
Float Fishing · Float fishing
Presenting the bait at a set water layer
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Tackle recipes
Shore Jigging · Shore jigging
Searching far and deep water with metal jigs
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Tackle recipes
Spin · Spinning
Cast-and-retrieve fishing with plugs, spoons and soft plastics
Water clarity
Month-by-month turbidity of the coastal water, from satellite measurements.
Usually in October
Clear · visibility ≈ 10 m
Month by month
- JJan
- FFeb
- MMar
- AApr
- MMay
- JJun
- JJul
- AAug
- SSep
- OOct
- NNov
- DDec
Satellite measurement. The satellite sees about 200 m offshore; the surf zone within casting distance is usually murkier. Today’s estimate is adjusted for weather and sea when the spot forecast is opened; it is not certain.
Source: Copernicus Marine coastal ocean colour (2023–2026) and Open-Meteo.
Which bait here this month
In October the water here is usually clear
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White seabream Natural first, lures also work
First: Squid
Also: Cuttlefish, Mussel, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
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European seabass Lure first, natural also works
First: Sinking minnow · Colour: Silver, White
Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow
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European squid Lure
First: Squid jig · Colour: Silver
Also: Horse mackerel
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Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work
First: Shrimp
Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic
Species the research highlights at this spot this month; the water may differ on the day.
Water climate
Surface water temperature and dissolved oxygen, month by month.
Surface water (°C)
- 13.5 JJan
- 13.1 FFeb
- 12.9 MMar
- 13.3 AApr
- 14.4 MMay
- 15.7 JJun
- 17.2 JJul
- 18.3 AAug
- 17.1 SSep
- 15.9 OOct
- 15 NNov
- 14.1 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 8.3
- 8.4
- 8.5
- 8.6
- 8.5
- 8.5
- 8.4
- 8.3
- 8.2
- 8
- 8
- 8.1
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.3 mg/L (model bottom 29.4 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Ferrol · river mouth sector 2 Ferrol
- Rego do San Miguel A Coruña
- O Cano do Foutadoiro Ferrol
- Embalse de Vilagudín (coto intensivo) Embalse de Vilagudín, Galicia
- Ferrol · mixed shore sector Ferrol
- As Insuas da Pedrosa Ribeira, Pontevedra
- Praia da Basta Ferrol
- Ribeira · breakwater sector Ribeira, Pontevedra
Data quality
- Data set
- Atlantic Ocean
- Field check
- No
Map data does not confirm a right of way. Not to be used for navigation. Before you fish, check local rules, permits and the signage on site.
