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Adele Beach

Rethymno Crete & Libyan Sea

Sandy shore

Protected area notice

This spot is inside or next to a protected area. The boundary alone does not mean fishing is banned; the rules of that zone decide.

Inside a Natura 2000 site (GR4330004, 0 km). Check the local management plan and the harbour decision.

Satellite image of the area around Adele Beach
Satellite image Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

12

Top species here in October

A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.

Sorted by the October score

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 months

The 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 · 5

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.

  • Bombarda/Bubble Float · Surface trolling

    Casting a light bait or lure far with a clear/bubble float

    Tackle recipes
  • Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig

    Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom

    Tackle recipes
  • Spin · Spinning

    Cast-and-retrieve fishing with plugs, spoons and soft plastics

    Tackle recipes
  • Surf Casting · Long-range bottom fishing

    Long-range bottom fishing with natural bait on sandy/mixed shores

    Tackle recipes
  • Saltwater Fly · Shore fly fishing

    Surface and shallow-water fishing with artificial flies/streamers

    Tackle recipes

Getting to the ground

Facilities nearby according to map records

Road unclassified road/local road · about 250 m

Footpath footway/path · about 180 m

Access class: Medium

The map records a road; actual access was not checked on site.

Facility Map record Distance
Emergency services 112 and the local port authority 112 and the local port authority —

Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.

Source details

The access evidence is derived from map data; actual right of way and private property were not verified on site.

Take care on site

Traffic, hooks and slippery ground

Suggested precaution Reflective gear, check your surroundings

Fishing permission Check the current local decision or harbour rule

Physical profile · 10–25 m

Habitat
Sandy/estuarine shore
Bottom
Sand/fine gravel
Shore slope
0.78° EMODnet shore slope
Wave exposure
Depends on the local wind direction
Current
Weak local and tidal flow; wind-driven current
Depth band
10-25 m
Depth by distance from shore
250 m → 2.1 m · 500 m → 4.6 m · 1.000 m → 10.4 m · 2.000 m → 26 m
Vegetation and algae
Needs local verification
Freshwater influence
Low

Shore types

  • Sandy beach
  • Cove / inner bay

Bottom

  • Sand

Depth and slope values are derived from the EMODnet raster model; they are not sonar or field measurements.

Water clarity

Month-by-month turbidity of the coastal water, from satellite measurements.

Usually in October

Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 4.4 m

Month by month

  1. J
  2. F
  3. M
  4. A
  5. M
  6. J
  7. J
  8. A
  9. S
  10. O
  11. N
  12. D

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 slightly coloured

  • Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Shrimp

    Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic

  • Shi drum Natural bait

    First: Shrimp

    Also: Diopatra tube worm, Razor clam, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic

  • First: Spoon · Colour: Pink, White, Red

    Also: Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait

  • Flathead grey mullet Natural bait

    First: Diopatra tube worm

    Also: Earthworm, Fish guts, Spinner, 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)

  1. 16.3 J
  2. 15.7 F
  3. 15.9 M
  4. 16.8 A
  5. 19.1 M
  6. 22.4 J
  7. 24.8 J
  8. 25.6 A
  9. 24.9 S
  10. 23.1 O
  11. 20.7 N
  12. 18.2 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 7.3
  2. 7.4
  3. 7.5
  4. 7.6
  5. 7.5
  6. 7.1
  7. 6.7
  8. 6.6
  9. 6.6
  10. 6.7
  11. 6.9
  12. 7.1

Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.1 mg/L (model bottom 56.3 m).

Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.

Other grounds nearby

All fishing grounds in Rethymno

Data quality

Data set
Crete & Libyan Sea
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.

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