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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12 Suitable techniques
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0–12 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
- Mediterranean horse mackerel 95/100
- Bluefish 94/100
- Atlantic bonito 94/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 92/100
- Garfish 90/100
- Sharpsnout seabream 87/100
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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Mediterranean horse mackerel Very good · 95
Targeted locally
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Bluefish Very good · 94
Targeted locally
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 92
In regional literature
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European seabass Very good · 85
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White seabream Very good · 84
Recorded nearby
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Bogue Very good · 83
Mentioned locally
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Gilthead seabream Very good · 80
Recorded here
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Brown meagre Very good · 76
Recorded here
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Salema porgy Very good · 73
Recorded nearby
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Annular seabream Good · 69
Recorded here
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Saddled seabream Good · 52
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Common two-banded seabream
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
· 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.
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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
Eging · Squid and cuttlefish fishing
Fishing for cephalopods with egi-type lures
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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
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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
Road primary road link · about 170 m
Footpath footway · about 0 m
The map records a road; actual access was not checked on site.
| Facility | Map record | Distance |
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| Parking No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 396 m |
| Toilet No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 434 m |
| Food and drink Kafe Tolga | Kafe Tolga | ≈ 189 m |
| Public transport Ferry pier · Ayvansaray | Ferry pier · Ayvansaray | ≈ 0 m |
| Health facility Or-Ayahim Özel Balat Hastanesi | Or-Ayahim Özel Balat Hastanesi | ≈ 264 m |
Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.
Source details
- Parking · OSM 227308665 (parking)
- Toilet · OSM 936995457 (toilet)
- Food and drink · OSM 13452572401 (cafe)
- Public transport · OSM 27609492 (ferry_terminal)
- Health facility · OSM 461114154 (hospital)
The access evidence is derived from map data; actual right of way and private property were not verified on site.
Take care on site
Operator permit, boat traffic, slippery quay and wave overtopping
Suggested precaution Check permits and signage; life jacket; keep clear of boat traffic
Physical profile
· 0–12 m
- Habitat
- structure
- Bottom
- Concrete, armour stone and fill
- Shore slope
- Artificial steep/medium
- Wave exposure
- Varies from sheltered to high
- Current
- Medium
- Depth band
- 0–12 m modelled band
- Vegetation and algae
- Biofilm on artificial surfaces
- Freshwater influence
- Low
Shore types
- Cove / inner bay
- Pier / quay
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.
Today (estimate)
Moderately coloured · visibility ≈ 3.3 m
Seasonal normal (November): Moderately coloured — Seasonal normal today.
- A strong current is lifting sediment off the bottom.
In the surf zone (first 1–2 m) the water may be murkier than shown.
Confidence: High
Month by month
- JJan
- FFeb
- MMar
- AApr
- MMay
- JJun
- JJul
- AAug
- SSep
- OOct
- NNov
- DDec
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
Water today is probably moderately coloured. Waves are stirring the shoreline; baits are chosen for murky water
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Razor clam, Horse mackerel, Squid, Sabiki rig
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Bluefish Natural bait
First: Garfish
Also: Horse mackerel, Anchovy, Picarel, Spoon
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Atlantic bonito Natural bait
First: Anchovy
Also: Sand smelt, Horse mackerel, Metal jig, Hard minnow
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Atlantic horse mackerel Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Diopatra tube worm, Squid, Sabiki rig, 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)
- 8.9 JJan
- 8 FFeb
- 8.7 MMar
- 11.3 AApr
- 16 MMay
- 20.9 JJun
- 23.4 JJul
- 24.2 AAug
- 22.4 SSep
- 19.1 OOct
- 15.1 NNov
- 11.5 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 9.3
- 9.6
- 9.7
- 9.5
- 9.1
- 8.3
- 7.6
- 7.4
- 7.4
- 7.9
- 8.3
- 8.8
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.2 mg/L (model bottom 11.8 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
Data quality
- Data set
- Around a pier/quay
- 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.
