Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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10 Catalogue species
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5 Suitable techniques
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
10Top species here in October
- European flounder 89/100
- European seabass 84/100
- Striped red mullet 80/100
- Pouting 80/100
- European squid 79/100
- Common sole 77/100
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 · 84
Mentioned locally
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Pouting Very good · 80
Recorded here
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Atlantic cod Very good · 77
Mentioned locally
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Atlantic mackerel Very good · 76
Mentioned locally
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Garfish Very good · 75
Targeted locally
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European sprat Good · 69
Recorded here
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Atlantic horse mackerel Good · 66
Recorded here
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Atlantic herring Good · 60
Recorded here
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Thicklip grey mullet Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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European anchovy Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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
| Facility | Map record | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency services 112 | 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 over structures, slipping and harbour access risk
Suggested precaution Check local signs, harbour, protected-area and bathing-area rules and tide conditions
Physical profile
- Freshwater influence
- WFD coastalWaterBody
Shore types
- Sandy beach
- Breakwater / jetty
- Pier / quay
- Mixed shore
- Channel / strait link
- Tidal flat / marsh
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
Very murky · visibility ≈ 0.5 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 very murky
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European flounder Natural bait
First: Horse mackerel
Also: Shrimp, Ragworm, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
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European seabass Natural bait
First: Sardine
Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow
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Pouting Natural bait
First: Mackerel
Also: Ragworm, Lugworm, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + shad
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European squid Natural bait
First: Horse mackerel
Also: Squid jig
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)
- 6.3 JJan
- 5.6 FFeb
- 6.4 MMar
- 9 AApr
- 12.3 MMay
- 15.6 JJun
- 18 JJul
- 19.2 AAug
- 17.5 SSep
- 14.5 OOct
- 11.1 NNov
- 8.1 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 9.8
- 10.2
- 10.2
- 9.7
- 8.8
- 8.4
- 7.8
- 7.4
- 7.3
- 7.6
- 8.3
- 9.3
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.3 mg/L (model bottom 10 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
- North 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.
