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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5 Suitable techniques
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0–8 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
- Flathead grey mullet 100/100
- European seabass 96/100
- Common two-banded seabream 91/100
- Shi drum 91/100
- Bluefish 90/100
- White seabream 89/100
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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Bluefish Very good · 90
Mentioned locally
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Sand steenbras Very good · 88
Targeted locally
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Very good · 85
Mentioned locally
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Garfish Very good · 85
Mentioned locally
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Gilthead seabream Very good · 84
Recorded nearby
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 83
In regional literature
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Annular seabream Very good · 80
Mentioned locally
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Bogue Very good · 79
In regional literature
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Striped red mullet Very good · 76
Recorded here
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European barracuda Good · 50
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Saddled seabream
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Picarel
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
Road service road · about 14 m
Footpath path · about 6 m
The map records a road; actual access was not checked on site.
| Facility | Map record | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parking No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 632 m |
| Toilet No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 103 m |
| Food and drink No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 546 m |
| Public transport Bus stop · Yeşilköy | Bus stop · Yeşilköy | ≈ 281 m |
| Pharmacy Büyük Umut Eczanesi | Büyük Umut Eczanesi | ≈ 675 m |
Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.
Source details
- Parking · OSM 13050920245 (parking)
- Toilet · OSM 6260688591 (toilet)
- Food and drink · OSM 4514322889 (cafe)
- Public transport · OSM 11532848133 (bus_stop)
- Pharmacy · OSM 4971109921 (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
- Sandy beach
- Delta / alluvial shore
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 October
Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 6.1 m
Month by month
- JJan
- FFeb
- MMar
- AApr
- MMay
- JJun
- JJul
- AAug
- SSep
- OOct
- NNov
- DDec
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 October the water here is usually slightly coloured
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Flathead grey mullet Natural bait
First: Diopatra tube worm
Also: Earthworm, Fish guts, Spinner, LRF micro soft plastic
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European seabass Lure
First: Topwater lure · Colour: White, Silver
Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow
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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
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Shi drum Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Diopatra tube worm, Razor clam, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented 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)
- 8.9 JJan
- 8 FFeb
- 8.7 MMar
- 11.3 AApr
- 16 MMay
- 20.9 JJun
- 23.4 JJul
- 24.2 AAug
- 22.4 SSep
- 19.1 OOct
- 15.1 NNov
- 11.5 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 9.3
- 9.7
- 9.8
- 9.6
- 9.2
- 8.4
- 7.7
- 7.4
- 7.5
- 7.9
- 8.3
- 8.9
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 İstanbulBusinesses around Çiroz Plajı where you can camp, ordered by their distance to the ground.
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Bakırköy · İstanbul
Çadır · Otopark
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
Other grounds nearby
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.
