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As Insuas da Pedrosa

Ribeira · Pontevedra Atlantic Ocean

Cliff/steep 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.

Close to a protected area: Cabo Vilan (Sitio Natural de Interés Nacional) – 0 m, Costa da Morte (Espacio Protegido Red Natura 2000) – 0 m, Costa da Morte Norte (Espacio Protegido Red Natura 2000) – 0 m. Check the site’s current zoning, its designation act and the fisheries regulation.

Satellite image of the area around As Insuas da Pedrosa
Satellite image Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

20

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 · 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

Water clarity

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

Usually in October

Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 6.7 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; 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 slightly coloured

  • European seabass Lure

    First: Topwater lure · Colour: White, Silver

    Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow

  • White seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Squid

    Also: Cuttlefish, Mussel, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic

  • Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Shrimp

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

  • Pollack Lure

    First: Fly · Colour: White, Silver, Blue-green back

    Also: Sand eel, Ragworm, Mackerel, Jighead + shad

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. 13.7 J
  2. 13.2 F
  3. 13.2 M
  4. 13.8 A
  5. 14.9 M
  6. 16.1 J
  7. 16.7 J
  8. 17 A
  9. 16.6 S
  10. 16.3 O
  11. 15.4 N
  12. 14.4 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 8.2
  2. 8.3
  3. 8.3
  4. 8.4
  5. 8.4
  6. 8.3
  7. 8.2
  8. 8.1
  9. 8.1
  10. 7.9
  11. 7.9
  12. 8.1

Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7 mg/L (model bottom 47.4 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 Pontevedra

Data quality

Data set
Atlantic Ocean
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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