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Cayva Sahili

Gerze · Sinop Black Sea

Sandy shore
Satellite image of the area around Cayva Sahili
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A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

12

Pick a species to see its minimum size and closed season.

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

secondary road · about 188 m

Moderate map evidence

The map records a road for both vehicles and walkers; actual access was not checked on site.

Facility Map record Distance
Parking Liman otopark Liman otopark ≈ 1.57 km
Toilet Petrol Ofisi Petrol Ofisi ≈ 1.25 km
Food and drink No name recorded No name recorded ≈ 1.64 km
Public transport Bus station · Otobüs Terminali Bus station · Otobüs Terminali ≈ 1.53 km
Pharmacy Yumuk Eczanesi Yumuk Eczanesi ≈ 1.60 km

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

Source details
  • Parking · OSM 3191466926 (parking)
  • Toilet · OSM 6984492888 (toilet)
  • Food and drink · OSM 10013017197 (restaurant)
  • Public transport · OSM 7252718901 (bus_station)
  • Pharmacy · OSM 10776358105 (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

Breaking surf, swimming area and seasonal crowds

Suggested precaution Check the swimming area, signage and waves

Physical profile · 0–8 m

Habitat
sand bottom
Bottom
Sand; fine gravel in places
Shore slope
Low–medium
Wave exposure
Medium–high on the open shore
Current
Low–medium
Depth band
0–8 m modelled band
Vegetation and algae
Sparse
Freshwater influence
Low

Shore types

  • Promenade / seafront
  • Shingle shore

Bottom

  • Sand and gravel

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

Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 3.8 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 November the water here is usually slightly coloured

  • First: Sabiki rig · Colour: White, Silver, Clear

    Also: Razor clam, Horse mackerel, Squid, LRF micro soft plastic

  • First: Sabiki rig · Colour: Silver, Pink, Blue-green back

    Also: Anchovy, Sand smelt, Horse mackerel, Metal jig

  • Bluefish Lure

    First: Stickbait · Colour: White, Silver, Clear

    Also: Horse mackerel, Anchovy, Picarel, Spoon

  • First: Sabiki rig · Colour: White, Silver, Clear

    Also: Shrimp, Diopatra tube worm, Squid, 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. 9.4 J
  2. 8 F
  3. 8 M
  4. 9.9 A
  5. 14.4 M
  6. 20.1 J
  7. 23.5 J
  8. 24.8 A
  9. 22.6 S
  10. 19.3 O
  11. 15.5 N
  12. 12.1 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 9.6
  2. 10.1
  3. 10.5
  4. 10.4
  5. 9.6
  6. 8.4
  7. 7.7
  8. 7.5
  9. 7.6
  10. 8.1
  11. 8.6
  12. 9.1

Lowest oxygen at the bottom 8.5 mg/L (model bottom 23.2 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 Sinop

Data quality

Data set
Sandy shore/beach
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.

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