Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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17 Catalogue species
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5 Suitable techniques
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
17Top species here in November
- Common dab 96/100
- European flounder 92/100
- Atlantic cod 92/100
- Pouting 80/100
- European seabass 77/100
- Saithe 66/100
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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Common dab Very good · 96
Mentioned locally
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Atlantic cod Very good · 92
Mentioned locally
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European flounder Very good · 92
Mentioned locally
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European seabass Very good · 77
Targeted locally
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European plaice Good · 64
Recorded here
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Atlantic herring Good · 57
Recorded here
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Greater weever Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Turbot Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Common sole Not recommended this month
Targeted locally
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Brill Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Atlantic horse mackerel Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Thicklip grey mullet
Recorded here
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European sprat
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European anchovy
Recorded here
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Atlantic mackerel
Mentioned locally
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Garfish
Recorded here
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Whiting
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
| Facility | Map record | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency services 112 | 112 | — |
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
Waves, longshore currents and tide
Suggested precaution Check local signs, harbour, protected-area and bathing-area rules and tide conditions
Physical profile
- Freshwater influence
- WFD coastalWaterBody
Shore types
- Sandy beach
- Breakwater / jetty
- Mixed shore
- Tidal flat / marsh
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
Very murky · visibility ≈ 0.5 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 very murky
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Common dab Natural bait
First: Mackerel
Also: Lugworm, Ragworm, LRF micro soft plastic
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European flounder Natural bait
First: Horse mackerel
Also: Shrimp, Ragworm, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
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Atlantic cod Natural bait
First: Razor shell
Also: Lugworm, Squid, Mussel, Metal jig
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Pouting Natural bait
First: Mackerel
Also: Ragworm, Lugworm, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + shad
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)
- 7.6 JJan
- 6.7 FFeb
- 7.2 MMar
- 9.2 AApr
- 11.9 MMay
- 14.8 JJun
- 17.2 JJul
- 18.6 AAug
- 17.5 SSep
- 15.1 OOct
- 12.2 NNov
- 9.5 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 8.9
- 9.2
- 9.3
- 9
- 8.3
- 7.9
- 7.5
- 7.1
- 7.1
- 7.4
- 7.9
- 8.5
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.1 mg/L (model bottom 3 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Kanaal van Gent naar Oostende (Zandvoorde) Kanaal van Gent naar Oostende, Vlaanderen
- Oostende – Koninginnenlaan Oostende
- Blankenbergsevaart (Uitkerke) Blankenbergsevaart, Vlaanderen
- Blankenberge – Weststraat Blankenberge
- Belgium Pier Blankenberge Blankenberge
- Strand De Fonteintjes Brugge
- IJzer (Sint-Joris) IJzer, Vlaanderen
- Oosterstaketsel Nieuwpoort Nieuwpoort
Data quality
- Data set
- North Sea
- 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.
