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Gauja · shore

Rīga Gulf of Riga

Sandy shore
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A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

16

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

Water clarity

Month-by-month turbidity of the coastal water, from satellite measurements.

Usually in November

Murky · visibility ≈ 1.7 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; 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 November the water here is usually murky

  • European flounder Natural bait

    First: Horse mackerel

    Also: Shrimp, Ragworm, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic

  • Atlantic herring Lure

    First: Spoon · Colour: Glow (UV), Blue-green back, White

    Also: Sabiki rig, Metal jig

  • Round goby Natural bait

    First: Mussel

    Also: Ragworm, Jighead + soft worm, 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)

  1. 2.3 J
  2. 0.9 F
  3. 1 M
  4. 3.4 A
  5. 8.6 M
  6. 13.8 J
  7. 17.9 J
  8. 18.7 A
  9. 15.6 S
  10. 11.3 O
  11. 7.6 N
  12. 4.8 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 13.4
  2. 13.8
  3. 14
  4. 13.2
  5. 11.9
  6. 10.2
  7. 9.4
  8. 9.3
  9. 9.6
  10. 10.3
  11. 11.2
  12. 12.4

Lowest oxygen at the bottom 8.5 mg/L (model bottom 8.2 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 Rīga

Data quality

Data set
Riga Körfezi
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.

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