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Amnissos

Hersonissos · Heraklion Crete & Libyan Sea

Coastal strip/barrier
Satellite image of the area around Amnissos
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

Getting to the ground

Facilities nearby according to map records

Road unclassified road/local road · about 100 m

Footpath footway/path · about 50 m

Access class: Medium

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

Facility Map record Distance
Parking Likely; not confirmed Likely; not confirmed —
Food and drink Likely nearby Likely nearby —
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
Harbour/artificial shore
Bottom
Artificial/mixed
Shore slope
0.94° 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 → 6.3 m · 1.000 m → 12.8 m · 2.000 m → 30.9 m
Vegetation and algae
Needs local verification
Freshwater influence
Low

Shore types

  • Sandy beach
  • River / stream mouth

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

  • Bluefish Lure

    First: Stickbait · Colour: White, Silver, Clear

    Also: Horse mackerel, Garfish, Picarel, Spoon

  • Flathead grey mullet Natural bait

    First: Diopatra tube worm

    Also: Earthworm, Fish guts, Spinner, LRF micro soft plastic

  • Shi drum Natural bait

    First: Shrimp

    Also: Diopatra tube worm, Razor clam, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented 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. 16.1 J
  2. 15.6 F
  3. 15.8 M
  4. 16.8 A
  5. 19.1 M
  6. 22.5 J
  7. 24.7 J
  8. 25.4 A
  9. 24.6 S
  10. 22.7 O
  11. 20.3 N
  12. 17.8 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 7.4
  2. 7.5
  3. 7.6
  4. 7.6
  5. 7.5
  6. 7.1
  7. 6.7
  8. 6.6
  9. 6.6
  10. 6.8
  11. 7
  12. 7.2

Lowest oxygen at the bottom 6.8 mg/L (model bottom 46.7 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 Heraklion

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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