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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6 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
- European seabass 96/100
- Gilthead seabream 87/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 85/100
- European squid 82/100
- European flounder 81/100
- Common sole 80/100
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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European flounder Very good · 81
Recorded here
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Common sole Very good · 80
Recorded here
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Tub gurnard Good · 64
Recorded here
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Thinlip grey mullet Good · 58
Recorded here
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Golden grey mullet Good · 55
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Blue crab Weak · 34
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Pompano Not recommended this month
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Meagre Not recommended this month
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European anchovy Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Common stingray Not recommended this month
Recorded nearby
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Leaping mullet
Recorded nearby
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Bluefish
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Shi drum
Recorded here
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Leerfish
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Red mullet
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European barracuda
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Turbot
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Brill
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European eel
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Grass goby
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
· 6
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
Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig
Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom
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Tackle recipes
Float Fishing · Float fishing
Presenting the bait at a set water layer
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Tackle recipes
Spin · Spinning
Cast-and-retrieve fishing with plugs, spoons and soft plastics
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Tackle recipes
Surf Casting · Long-range bottom fishing
Long-range bottom fishing with natural bait on sandy/mixed shores
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Tackle recipes
Saltwater Fly · Shore fly fishing
Surface and shallow-water fishing with artificial flies/streamers
Water clarity
Month-by-month turbidity of the coastal water, from satellite measurements.
Usually in October
Murky · visibility ≈ 1.2 m
Month by month
- JJan
- FFeb
- MMar
- AApr
- MMay
- JJun
- JJul
- AAug
- SSep
- OOct
- NNov
- DDec
Satellite measurement; missing months from neighbouring months. 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 murky
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European seabass Natural first, lures also work
First: Shrimp
Also: Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow, Jighead + soft swimbait
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Gilthead seabream Natural bait
First: Crab
Also: Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
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Atlantic horse mackerel Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Diopatra tube worm, Squid, Sabiki rig, LRF micro soft plastic
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European squid Lure first, natural also works
First: Squid jig · Colour: Glow (UV), Red
Also: Horse mackerel
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)
- 12.8 JJan
- 12.3 FFeb
- 12.5 MMar
- 13.6 AApr
- 15.8 MMay
- 18.8 JJun
- 21.1 JJul
- 22.2 AAug
- 20.8 SSep
- 18.3 OOct
- 15.8 NNov
- 13.9 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 8.3
- 8.5
- 8.6
- 8.5
- 8.5
- 8.3
- 7.9
- 7.8
- 7.9
- 7.9
- 8
- 8.1
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.8 mg/L (model bottom 9.6 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Gaztakako erreka Donostia
- Arroaerreka Donostia
- Río Leitzaran Río Leitzaran, País Vasco
- Zestoa (Urola Bajo) (Aizarnazabal) Zestoa (Urola Bajo), País Vasco
- Landeta (Ibaieder) (Azpeitia) Landeta (Ibaieder) (Azpeitia), País Vasco
- Araxes (Tolosa) Araxes, País Vasco
- Deba ibaia Donostia
- Río Araxes Río Araxes, País Vasco
Data quality
- Data set
- Cantabrian 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.
