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Akrotíri

Nisyros · Kos Central & South Aegean

Cape/headland

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 (GR4210007, 0 km). Check the local management plan and the harbour decision.

Satellite image of the area around Akrotíri
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 November

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

Sorted by the November 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

9 / 12 months

The source lists 9 months. Results depend on the species, the weather and the sea.

  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November

Techniques for this shoreline · 12

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.

  • Bolognese · Trotting in current

    Controlled float trotting with a long telescopic rod

    Tackle recipes
  • Bombarda/Bubble Float · Surface trolling

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

    Tackle recipes
  • Sabiki Rig · Sabiki / multi-hook rig

    A multi-hook feathered rig for shoaling fish

    Tackle recipes
  • Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig

    Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom

    Tackle recipes
  • Eging · Squid and cuttlefish fishing

    Fishing for cephalopods with egi-type lures

    Tackle recipes
  • LRF · Light Rock Fishing

    Small and medium shore species on light lures of about 1 – 12 g

    Tackle recipes
  • Rock Fishing · Natural-bait fishing from rocks

    Heavy natural-bait bottom or float fishing on rocky/cliff shores

    Tackle recipes
  • Float Fishing · Float fishing

    Presenting the bait at a set water layer

    Tackle recipes
  • Shore Jigging · Shore jigging

    Searching far and deep water with metal jigs

    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: Weak

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

Waves, slippery rock, falls

Suggested precaution Non-slip soles, life jacket, do not fish alone

Fishing permission Check the current local decision or harbour rule

Physical profile · 100 m+

Habitat
Rocky/reef shore
Bottom
Rock/stone
Shore slope
7.61° EMODnet shore slope
Wave exposure
Depends on the local wind direction
Current
Weak local and tidal flow; wind-driven current
Depth band
100 m+
Depth by distance from shore
100 m → 16.3 m · 250 m → 16.3 m · 500 m → 66.9 m · 1.000 m → 171.2 m · 2.000 m → 250 m
Vegetation and algae
Posidonia or rock algae likely
Freshwater influence
Low

Shore types

  • Sandy beach
  • Rocky shore
  • Breakwater / jetty
  • Around marinas
  • Mixed shore

Bottom

  • Sand
  • Rock
  • Seagrass
  • Seaweed

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 November

Clear · visibility ≈ 18.6 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 November the water here is usually clear

  • European seabass Lure first, natural also works

    First: Sinking minnow · Colour: Silver, White

    Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow

  • Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Shrimp

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

  • Common two-banded seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Diopatra tube worm

    Also: Shrimp, Mud shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm

  • Atlantic bonito Lure first, natural also works

    First: Hard minnow · Colour: Silver, Blue-green back

    Also: Anchovy, Sand smelt, Horse mackerel, Metal jig

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. 17.5 J
  2. 16.8 F
  3. 16.7 M
  4. 17.2 A
  5. 19.2 M
  6. 21.8 J
  7. 23.3 J
  8. 24.9 A
  9. 24.5 S
  10. 22.8 O
  11. 20.9 N
  12. 18.9 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 7.1
  2. 7.2
  3. 7.3
  4. 7.4
  5. 7.4
  6. 7.2
  7. 7.1
  8. 6.8
  9. 6.8
  10. 6.9
  11. 7
  12. 7

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 Kos

Data quality

Data set
Central & South Aegean
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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