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.
Close to a protected area: Cabo de Gata-Nijar (Zona de Importancia Comunitaria ZIC (ZEPA/ZEC)) – 0 m, Cabo de Gata-Níjar (Parque Natural) – 0 m, Reserva Marina de Cabo de Gata-Níjar (14720 m). Check the site’s current zoning, its designation act and the fisheries regulation.
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
- Gilthead seabream 96/100
- Bluefish 94/100
- Pompano 92/100
- Yellowmouth barracuda 90/100
- Sharpsnout seabream 88/100
- Common two-banded seabream 87/100
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 · 96
Mentioned locally
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Bluefish Very good · 94
Mentioned locally
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Yellowmouth barracuda Very good · 90
Recorded here
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European barracuda Very good · 87
Recorded nearby
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Very good · 86
Recorded here
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Shi drum Very good · 85
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European seabass Very good · 84
Mentioned locally
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 83
Recorded here
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Flathead grey mullet Very good · 83
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Atlantic chub mackerel Very good · 79
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Black goby Very good · 77
Recorded nearby
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Thicklip grey mullet Very good · 76
Recorded here
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Thinlip grey mullet Very good · 76
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Common sole Very good · 76
Recorded nearby
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Black seabream Very good · 73
Recorded nearby
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Brown meagre Very good · 71
Recorded here
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Grass goby Good · 64
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Blue crab Weak · 38
Recorded here
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Black scorpionfish
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European eel
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
Getting to the ground
Facilities nearby according to map records
Footpath track · about 877 m
The map records a road; actual access was not checked on site.
| Facility | Map record | Distance |
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| Parking OSM otopark 1052 m | OSM otopark 1052 m | — |
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.
Water clarity
Month-by-month turbidity of the coastal water, from satellite measurements.
Usually in October
Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 4.9 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 slightly coloured
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Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work
First: Shrimp
Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic
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Bluefish Lure
First: Stickbait · Colour: White, Silver, Clear
Also: Horse mackerel, Garfish, Picarel, Spoon
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Pompano Lure
First: Feathered spoon · Colour: Silver, White, Blue-green back
Also: Sardine, Squid, Korean worm, Metal jig
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First: Stickbait · Colour: White, Clear, Pink
Also: Mullet, Ispirna, Garfish, Hard minnow
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)
- 15.1 JJan
- 14.8 FFeb
- 15.1 MMar
- 16 AApr
- 17.8 MMay
- 20.5 JJun
- 23.1 JJul
- 24.6 AAug
- 23.2 SSep
- 20.8 OOct
- 18.1 NNov
- 16.3 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 7.9
- 8
- 8
- 8
- 7.8
- 7.5
- 7.1
- 6.9
- 7
- 7.3
- 7.6
- 7.7
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.4 mg/L (model bottom 26.2 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Marina Puerto Deportvo de Roquetas de Mar Almería
- Playa El Calón Águilas, Murcia
- Embarcadero Calabardina Águilas, Murcia
- Rambla de Villanueva Motril, Granada
- Melilla · pier sector Melilla, Melilla
- Embalse de Béznar Embalse de Béznar (río Ízbor), Andalucía
- Embalse de Canales Embalse de Canales (Genil), Andalucía
- Cartagena · river mouth sector Cartagena, Murcia
Data quality
- Data set
- Alboran 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.
