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: Parque Natural de las Salinas de Santa Pola (Zonas Húmedas) – 12 m, Salines de Santa Pola (Parque Natural) – 12 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
- Shi drum 92/100
- Leaping mullet 92/100
- Pompano 92/100
- Leaping mullet 92/100
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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Shi drum Very good · 92
Recorded here
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European barracuda Very good · 90
Recorded here
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Flathead grey mullet Very good · 89
Recorded here
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Yellowmouth barracuda Very good · 87
Recorded nearby
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European seabass Very good · 84
Mentioned locally
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Atlantic chub mackerel Very good · 83
Recorded nearby
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 82
Recorded here
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Thinlip grey mullet Very good · 82
Recorded here
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Very good · 81
Recorded here
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Black goby Very good · 78
Recorded here
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Common sole Very good · 77
Recorded here
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Thicklip grey mullet Very good · 76
Recorded here
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Black seabream Very good · 76
Recorded here
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Brown meagre Very good · 70
Recorded here
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Grass goby Good · 63
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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
Water clarity
Month-by-month turbidity of the coastal water, from satellite measurements.
Usually in October
Moderately coloured · visibility ≈ 2.5 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 moderately coloured
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Gilthead seabream Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic
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Bluefish Lure first, natural also works
First: Spoon · Colour: White, Pink, Silver
Also: Horse mackerel, Garfish, Picarel, Sabiki rig
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Shi drum Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Diopatra tube worm, Razor clam, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
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Leaping mullet Natural bait
First: Fish guts
Also: Ragworm, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic, Spinner
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)
- 14.8 JJan
- 14.2 FFeb
- 14.6 MMar
- 15.9 AApr
- 18.3 MMay
- 21.7 JJun
- 24.8 JJul
- 26.2 AAug
- 24.8 SSep
- 21.9 OOct
- 18.8 NNov
- 16.3 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 7.7
- 7.9
- 8
- 8
- 7.8
- 7.4
- 7
- 6.7
- 6.8
- 7
- 7.4
- 7.6
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 6.7 mg/L (model bottom 7.9 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Clot de Galvany Alicante
- Port La Caleta Alicante
- Embalse de la Pedrera (Jacarilla) Embalse de la Pedrera, Comunidad Valenciana
- Embalse de La Pedrera (Jacarilla) 2 Embalse de La Pedrera, Comunidad Valenciana
- Barranco de las Estacas Torrevieja
- Torrevieja · river mouth sector Torrevieja
- Torrevieja · pier sector Torrevieja
- Camping Mar Menor Cartagena, Murcia
Data quality
- Data set
- Mediterranean
- 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.
