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Babe

Povljana · Zadar Adriatic

Shingle shore
Satellite image of the area around Babe
Satellite image Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

21

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 · 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.

  • Bombarda/Bubble Float · Surface trolling

    Casting a light bait or lure far with a clear/bubble float

    Tackle recipes
  • Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig

    Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom

    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

Getting to the ground

Facilities nearby according to map records

Facility Map record Distance
Emergency services 112; proximity not measured 112; proximity not measured —

Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.

Source details

The access evidence is derived from map data; actual right of way and private property were not verified on site.

Take care on site

Bora wind, waves, slippery ground; limited access at marinas and structures

Suggested precaution Non-slip shoes; life jacket; check the local forecast

Fishing permission Permit and local area check required

Physical profile

Habitat
Coastal habitat (Bioportal 2023)
Bottom
Gravel/stone (map surface class)
Wave exposure
Yerel maruziyet bilinmiyor

Shore types

  • Cove / inner bay
  • Inside harbours
  • Strait shore

Bottom

  • Sand
  • Rock
  • Seagrass
  • Seaweed

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

Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 6.6 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. 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

  • Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Shrimp

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

  • First: Topwater lure · Colour: White, Silver

    Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow

  • Garfish Lure

    First: Metal jig · Colour: Silver

    Also: Imported ragworm, Anchovy, Sand smelt, Garfish silk

  • Salema porgy Natural bait

    First: Seaweed

    Also: Diopatra tube worm, Shrimp, 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)

  1. 13.2 J
  2. 12.1 F
  3. 12.3 M
  4. 14 A
  5. 17.5 M
  6. 21.6 J
  7. 24 J
  8. 24.5 A
  9. 22.3 S
  10. 19.8 O
  11. 17.4 N
  12. 15 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 8
  2. 8.3
  3. 8.4
  4. 8.4
  5. 8.1
  6. 7.8
  7. 7.5
  8. 7.3
  9. 7.4
  10. 7.5
  11. 7.5
  12. 7.7

Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.5 mg/L (model bottom 19.4 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 Zadar

Data quality

Data set
Adriatic
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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