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 October
- Garfish 95/100
- Gilthead seabream 94/100
- European barracuda 94/100
- Atlantic chub mackerel 93/100
- Flathead grey mullet 91/100
- Bluefish 90/100
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 · 94
Mentioned locally
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Bluefish Very good · 90
Mentioned locally
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Common two-banded seabream Very good · 85
Mentioned locally
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Saddled seabream Very good · 83
Mentioned locally
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Salema porgy Very good · 83
In regional literature
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European seabass Very good · 82
Mentioned locally
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Bogue Very good · 82
In regional literature
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White seabream Very good · 82
In regional literature
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Annular seabream Very good · 77
In regional literature
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Very good · 75
Mentioned locally
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Atlantic horse mackerel Good · 61
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Brown meagre
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
service road · about 0 m
The map records a road for both vehicles and walkers; actual access was not checked on site.
| Facility | Map record | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parking No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 103 m |
| Toilet No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 302 m |
| Food and drink Izmir Kumru | Izmir Kumru | ≈ 38 m |
| Public transport Ferry pier · Bodrum - Datça | Ferry pier · Bodrum - Datça | ≈ 0 m |
| Pharmacy Watsons | Watsons | ≈ 38 m |
Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.
Source details
- Parking · OSM 503656740 (parking)
- Toilet · OSM 3164351929 (toilet)
- Food and drink · OSM 11176693414 (fast_food)
- Public transport · OSM 11227968212 (ferry_terminal)
- Pharmacy · OSM 11176687743 (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
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
- Pier / quay
- Around marinas
- Inside harbours
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
Clear · visibility ≈ 8.1 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 clear
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Garfish Natural first, lures also work
First: Sand smelt
Also: Imported ragworm, Anchovy, Garfish silk, Metal jig
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Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work
First: Shrimp
Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic
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European barracuda Lure
First: Stickbait · Colour: Clear, White
Also: Mullet, Garfish, Horse mackerel, Hard minnow
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First: Sabiki rig · Colour: Silver, Blue-green back, White
Also: Sardine, Shrimp, 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)
- 17 JJan
- 16.4 FFeb
- 16.4 MMar
- 17.2 AApr
- 19.4 MMay
- 22.2 JJun
- 23.6 JJul
- 24.7 AAug
- 23.9 SSep
- 22.2 OOct
- 20.3 NNov
- 18.5 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 7.2
- 7.3
- 7.4
- 7.5
- 7.4
- 7.3
- 7
- 6.9
- 6.9
- 7
- 7
- 7.1
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 MuğlaBusinesses around Bodrum - Datça where you can camp, ordered by their distance to the ground.
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Zetaş Kamp
2.55 kmBodrum · Muğla
Karavan · Otopark · Plaj hizmeti
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
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Volo Camping
9.91 kmBodrum · Muğla
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
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Begonvil Türkbükü Kamp Alanı
9.93 kmBodrum · Muğla
WC / duş · Çadır · Bungalov · Market
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
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.
