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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5 Suitable techniques
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0–8 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 November
- European seabass 91/100
- Atlantic bonito 89/100
- Mediterranean horse mackerel 86/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 82/100
- Flathead grey mullet 80/100
- Bluefish 77/100
A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.
Sorted by the November score
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Atlantic bonito Very good · 89
In regional literature
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Very good · 86
In regional literature
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 82
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Bluefish Very good · 77
In regional literature
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European anchovy Good · 66
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Striped red mullet Good · 59
In regional literature
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Greater weever Good · 57
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European squid Good · 55
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European sardine Not recommended this month
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European sprat
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Atlantic mackerel
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Garfish
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
· 5
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
Bombarda/Bubble Float · Surface trolling
Casting a light bait or lure far with a clear/bubble float
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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
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
Getting to the ground
Facilities nearby according to map records
service road · about 66 m
The map records a road for both vehicles and walkers; actual access was not checked on site.
| Facility | Map record | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parking No parking recorded in OSM within 3 km | No parking recorded in OSM within 3 km | — |
| Toilet No toilets recorded in OSM within 3 km | No toilets recorded in OSM within 3 km | — |
| Food and drink Firuze | Firuze | ≈ 413 m |
| Public transport Bus station | Bus station | ≈ 1.36 km |
| Fire station No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 449 m |
Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.
Source details
- Food and drink · OSM 7070724988 (restaurant)
- Public transport · OSM 276981304 (bus_station)
- Fire station · OSM 635608419 (fire_station)
The access evidence is derived from map data; actual right of way and private property were not verified on site.
Take care on site
Breaking surf, swimming area and seasonal crowds
Suggested precaution Check the swimming area, signage and waves
Physical profile
· 0–8 m
- Habitat
- sand bottom
- Bottom
- Sand; fine gravel in places
- Shore slope
- Low–medium
- Wave exposure
- Medium–high on the open shore
- Current
- Low–medium
- Depth band
- 0–8 m modelled band
- Vegetation and algae
- Sparse
- Freshwater influence
- Low
Shore types
- Sandy beach
- Promenade / seafront
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 November
Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 4.4 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 November the water here is usually slightly coloured
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European seabass Lure
First: Topwater lure · Colour: White, Silver
Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Sinking minnow
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Atlantic bonito Lure
First: Sabiki rig · Colour: Silver, Pink, Blue-green back
Also: Anchovy, Sand smelt, Horse mackerel, Metal jig
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First: Sabiki rig · Colour: White, Silver, Clear
Also: Razor clam, Horse mackerel, Squid, LRF micro soft plastic
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First: Sabiki rig · Colour: White, Silver, Clear
Also: Shrimp, Diopatra tube worm, Squid, LRF micro 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)
- 9.2 JJan
- 7.8 FFeb
- 8 MMar
- 9.9 AApr
- 14.4 MMay
- 20 JJun
- 23.4 JJul
- 24.7 AAug
- 22.5 SSep
- 19.3 OOct
- 15.3 NNov
- 11.9 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 9.8
- 10.2
- 10.6
- 10.4
- 9.8
- 8.7
- 7.9
- 7.7
- 7.8
- 8.2
- 8.7
- 9.2
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 8.3 mg/L (model bottom 15.7 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 SinopBusinesses around Ayancık Sahili where you can camp, ordered by their distance to the ground.
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Kuğu Yalısı Kamp Alanı
3.32 kmAyancık · Sinop
Elektrik · Su · WC / duş · Otopark
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
Other grounds nearby
Data quality
- Data set
- Sandy shore/beach
- 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.
