Protected area notice
This spot is inside or next to a protected area. The boundary alone does not mean fishing is banned; the rules of that zone decide.
Bideford to Foreland Point koruma alanı sınırları içinde. Alanın kuralı ve gerekiyorsa izin kontrol edilmeli; alan sınırı tek başına avın yasak olduğu anlamına gelmez.
Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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19 Catalogue species
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10 Suitable techniques
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
19Top species here in October
- European seabass 100/100
- Gilthead seabream 92/100
- European squid 90/100
- Pollack 90/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 89/100
- European flounder 84/100
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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European seabass Very good · 100
Targeted locally
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Gilthead seabream Very good · 92
In regional literature
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European squid Very good · 90
Recorded here
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 89
Recorded here
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European flounder Very good · 84
Recorded here
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Thornback ray Very good · 84
Mentioned locally
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Common sole Very good · 80
Recorded here
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Common cuttlefish Very good · 79
In regional literature
- European plaice Very good · 77 Mentioned locally
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Atlantic mackerel Very good · 76
Mentioned locally
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Thicklip grey mullet Very good · 73
Recorded here
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Garfish Very good · 71
Mentioned locally
- Common dab Good · 67 Recorded here
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Tub gurnard Good · 66
Recorded nearby
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Turbot Good · 41
Recorded here
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Brill Good · 41
Recorded here
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Greater weever Not recommended this month
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Small-spotted catshark
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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
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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
Float Fishing · Float fishing
Presenting the bait at a set water layer
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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 999 / 112 | 999 / 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/tide and slippery shore
Suggested precaution Check tides, the marine forecast, local signs and IFCA byelaws
Physical profile
- Habitat
- A5.14
- Bottom
- Nearby seabed (JNCC): coarse sediment; shore bottom not measured
Shore types
- Sandy beach
- Cove / inner bay
- Rocky shore
- Mixed shore
- Cliff / steep shore
Bottom
- Sand
- Rock
- Seaweed
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
Murky · visibility ≈ 1.3 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 murky
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European seabass Natural first, lures also work
First: Shrimp
Also: Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow, Jighead + soft swimbait
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Gilthead seabream Natural bait
First: Crab
Also: Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
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European squid Lure first, natural also works
First: Squid jig · Colour: Glow (UV), Red
Also: Horse mackerel
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Pollack Natural first, lures also work
First: Ragworm
Also: Sand eel, Mackerel, Jighead + shad, Hard minnow
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)
- 9.1 JJan
- 8.4 FFeb
- 8.4 MMar
- 9.4 AApr
- 11.2 MMay
- 13.6 JJun
- 15.7 JJul
- 16.9 AAug
- 16.5 SSep
- 15.2 OOct
- 13 NNov
- 10.7 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 8.4
- 8.7
- 8.8
- 8.8
- 8.6
- 8.3
- 8
- 7.4
- 7.2
- 7.3
- 7.6
- 8.1
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.2 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
Data quality
- Data set
- English Channel & Celtic 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.
