Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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12 Catalogue species
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0–15 m Modelled depth band
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
12Pick a species to see its minimum size and closed season.
Top species here in October
- Bluefish 98/100
- Mediterranean horse mackerel 98/100
- European seabass 95/100
- Atlantic bonito 93/100
- Flathead grey mullet 91/100
- Leaping mullet 85/100
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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Mediterranean horse mackerel Very good · 98
Targeted locally
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Bluefish Very good · 98
Targeted locally
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Garfish Very good · 82
Targeted locally
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Brown meagre Very good · 78
In regional literature
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 77
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Tentacled blenny Very good · 73
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European squid Good · 56
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European sprat Good · 55
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European anchovy Good · 55
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European sardine Good · 52
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Giant goby Good · 48
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Black scorpionfish
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
Getting to the ground
Facilities nearby according to map records
Road secondary road · about 72 m
Footpath pedestrian zone · about 57 m
The map records a road; actual access was not checked on site.
| Facility | Map record | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parking No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 221 m |
| Toilet No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 402 m |
| Food and drink No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 527 m |
| Public transport Bus station · İlkadım Öğrenci Yurdu | Bus station · İlkadım Öğrenci Yurdu | ≈ 190 m |
| Pharmacy Yeni Atakum Eczanesi | Yeni Atakum Eczanesi | ≈ 448 m |
Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.
Source details
- Parking · OSM 1127977504 (parking)
- Toilet · OSM 10655264620 (toilet)
- Food and drink · OSM 6913642785 (restaurant)
- Public transport · OSM 10282373464 (bus_station)
- Pharmacy · OSM 11699392470 (pharmacy)
The access evidence is derived from map data; actual right of way and private property were not verified on site.
Take care on site
Slippery ground, waves, night visibility and an unclear crossing
Suggested precaution Non-slip shoes; a light; check the waves and the return route
Physical profile
· 0–15 m
- Habitat
- rock
- Bottom
- Natural rock; crevices and boulders
- Shore slope
- Medium–high
- Wave exposure
- Medium–high
- Current
- Medium
- Depth band
- 0–15 m modelled band
- Vegetation and algae
- Macroalgae likely
- Freshwater influence
- Low
Shore types
- Sandy beach
- Pier / quay
- Promenade / seafront
- Mixed shore
- Shingle shore
Bottom
- Sand and gravel
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
Moderately coloured · visibility ≈ 2.1 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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Bluefish Lure first, natural also works
First: Spoon · Colour: White, Pink, Silver
Also: Horse mackerel, Garfish, Picarel, Sabiki rig
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Lure first, natural also works
First: Sabiki rig · Colour: White, Silver, Glow (UV)
Also: Razor clam, Horse mackerel, Squid, LRF micro soft plastic
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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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Atlantic bonito Lure first, natural also works
First: Spoon · Colour: Pink, Silver
Also: Anchovy, Sand smelt, Horse mackerel, Metal jig
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)
- 9.5 JJan
- 8.2 FFeb
- 8.2 MMar
- 10.3 AApr
- 15 MMay
- 20.6 JJun
- 23.9 JJul
- 25.1 AAug
- 23.1 SSep
- 19.5 OOct
- 15.6 NNov
- 12.1 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 9.7
- 10.5
- 11
- 11
- 10.2
- 8.8
- 7.9
- 7.6
- 7.6
- 8
- 8.6
- 9.2
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.9 mg/L (model bottom 20.4 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Nearby campsites
All campsites in SamsunBusinesses around Atakum Sahil Bandı where you can camp, ordered by their distance to the ground.
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Samsun Karavan Kamp
9.77 kmCanik · Samsun
Elektrik · Su · İçme suyu · WC / duş
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
Other grounds nearby
Data quality
- Data set
- Coastal strip/barrier
- Coordinates
- Matches the OSM coastline
- Field check
- No
Map data does not confirm a right of way. Not to be used for navigation. Before you fish, check the regulation in force and the signage on site.
