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Cadzand-Bad

Sluis · Zeeland North Sea

Sandy shore
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A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

17

Top species here in November

A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.

Sorted by the November 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 112 112 —

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

  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; 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

In November the water here is usually very murky

  • Common dab Natural bait

    First: Mackerel

    Also: Lugworm, Ragworm, LRF micro soft plastic

  • European flounder Natural bait

    First: Horse mackerel

    Also: Shrimp, Ragworm, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic

  • Atlantic cod Natural bait

    First: Razor shell

    Also: Lugworm, Squid, Mussel, Metal jig

  • 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)

  1. 6.3 J
  2. 5.6 F
  3. 6.4 M
  4. 9 A
  5. 12.3 M
  6. 15.6 J
  7. 18 J
  8. 19.2 A
  9. 17.5 S
  10. 14.5 O
  11. 11.1 N
  12. 8.1 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 9.8
  2. 10.2
  3. 10.2
  4. 9.7
  5. 8.8
  6. 8.4
  7. 7.8
  8. 7.4
  9. 7.3
  10. 7.6
  11. 8.3
  12. 9.3

Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.3 mg/L (model bottom 10 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 Zeeland

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.

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