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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12 Suitable techniques
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
12Top species here in October
- European seabass 100/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 92/100
- Gilthead seabream 92/100
- European squid 90/100
- Pollack 90/100
- European conger 85/100
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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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 92
Mentioned locally
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European squid Very good · 90
Recorded here
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Pollack Very good · 90
Mentioned locally
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European conger Very good · 85
Targeted locally
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Atlantic cod Very good · 80
Targeted locally
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Common cuttlefish Very good · 79
In regional literature
- Ballan wrasse Very good · 77 Targeted locally
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Atlantic mackerel Very good · 75
Mentioned locally
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Garfish Very good · 71
Mentioned locally
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Black seabream Good · 64
Recorded here
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Small-spotted catshark
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
· 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
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
Harbour/shipping traffic, access permits and waves
Suggested precaution Check tides, the marine forecast, local signs and IFCA byelaws
Physical profile
- Habitat
- A4.1
- Bottom
- Nearby seabed (JNCC): rock; shore bottom not measured
Shore types
- Breakwater / jetty
- Pier / quay
- Around marinas
- Inside harbours
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 October
Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 5.1 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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European seabass Lure
First: Topwater lure · Colour: White, Silver
Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow
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First: Sabiki rig · Colour: White, Silver, Clear
Also: Shrimp, Diopatra tube worm, Squid, LRF micro soft plastic
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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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European squid Lure
First: Squid jig · Colour: Gold, Fluorescent, Pink
Also: Horse mackerel
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)
- 9.5 JJan
- 8.6 FFeb
- 8.4 MMar
- 9.5 AApr
- 11.3 MMay
- 13.7 JJun
- 15.8 JJul
- 17.1 AAug
- 17 SSep
- 15.6 OOct
- 13.3 NNov
- 11 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 8.3
- 8.6
- 8.7
- 8.9
- 8.6
- 8.2
- 7.8
- 7.4
- 7.2
- 7.3
- 7.6
- 8
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.2 mg/L (model bottom 20 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Bincleaves Groyne Dorset
- Bridport Harbour Dorset
- Pinhay Bay East Devon, Devon
- Bournemouth Pier Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Boscombe Pier West Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Hengistbury Head Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Hordle Cliff New Forest, Hampshire
- Hurst Castle Ferry New Forest, Hampshire
Data quality
- Data set
- English Channel
- 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.
