Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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20 Catalogue species
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12 Suitable techniques
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
20Top species here in October
- European seabass 100/100
- Gilthead seabream 96/100
- White seabream 95/100
- Common two-banded seabream 92/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 90/100
- European squid 87/100
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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White seabream Very good · 95
Mentioned locally
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Common two-banded seabream Very good · 92
Recorded here
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Pollack Very good · 84
In regional literature
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Saddled seabream Good · 69
Recorded here
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Black scorpionfish Good · 69
Recorded here
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Black seabream Good · 69
Recorded here
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Salema porgy Good · 68
Recorded here
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Common octopus Good · 67
Recorded here
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Red scorpionfish Good · 41
Recorded here
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Brown meagre Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Painted comber Not recommended this month
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Mediterranean moray Not recommended this month
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Peacock wrasse Not recommended this month
Recorded nearby
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Devil firefish
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Dusky spinefoot
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Dusky grouper
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Marbled spinefoot
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Goldblotch grouper
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Red porgy
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Brown wrasse
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
11 / 12 monthsThe source lists 11 months. Results depend on the species, the weather and the sea.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
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
Water clarity
Month-by-month turbidity of the coastal water, from satellite measurements.
Usually in October
Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 6 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 slightly coloured
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European seabass Lure
First: Topwater lure · Colour: White, Silver
Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow
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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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White seabream Natural first, lures also work
First: Squid
Also: Cuttlefish, Mussel, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
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Common two-banded seabream Natural first, lures also work
First: Diopatra tube worm
Also: Shrimp, Mud shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
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)
- 13 JJan
- 12.5 FFeb
- 12.6 MMar
- 13.4 AApr
- 15.2 MMay
- 18 JJun
- 20.5 JJul
- 21.7 AAug
- 20.4 SSep
- 18.2 OOct
- 15.8 NNov
- 14.1 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 8.3
- 8.5
- 8.6
- 8.6
- 8.6
- 8.4
- 8.1
- 8
- 8.1
- 8.1
- 8
- 8.1
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.9 mg/L (model bottom 7.9 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Ría de Oriñón Castro-Urdiales
- Ría de Treto Castro-Urdiales
- Bilbao · breakwater sector Bilbao, Bizkaia
- San Esteban de Galdames (Barbadun) (Sopuerta) San Esteban de Galdames (Barbadun) (Sopuerta), País Vasco
- Udondo Bilbao, Bizkaia
- Embalse de El Regato (Barakaldo) Embalse de El Regato, País Vasco
- Olakoaga (Kadagua Bajo) (Güeñes) Olakoaga (Kadagua Bajo) (Güeñes), País Vasco
- Alonsotegi (Kadagua Bajo) (Barakaldo) Alonsotegi (Kadagua Bajo), País Vasco
Data quality
- Data set
- Cantabrian 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.
