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Harem

Üsküdar · İstanbul Sea of Marmara

Pier/quay
Satellite image of the area around Harem
Satellite image Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

12

Pick a species to see its minimum size and closed season.

Top species here in October

A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.

Sorted by the October 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 · 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.

  • Bolognese · Trotting in current

    Controlled float trotting with a long telescopic rod

    Tackle recipes
  • Bombarda/Bubble Float · Surface trolling

    Casting a light bait or lure far with a clear/bubble float

    Tackle recipes
  • Sabiki Rig · Sabiki / multi-hook rig

    A multi-hook feathered rig for shoaling fish

    Tackle recipes
  • Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig

    Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom

    Tackle recipes
  • Eging · Squid and cuttlefish fishing

    Fishing for cephalopods with egi-type lures

    Tackle recipes
  • LRF · Light Rock Fishing

    Small and medium shore species on light lures of about 1 – 12 g

    Tackle recipes
  • Rock Fishing · Natural-bait fishing from rocks

    Heavy natural-bait bottom or float fishing on rocky/cliff shores

    Tackle recipes
  • Float Fishing · Float fishing

    Presenting the bait at a set water layer

    Tackle recipes
  • Shore Jigging · Shore jigging

    Searching far and deep water with metal jigs

    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

Getting to the ground

Facilities nearby according to map records

service road · about 0 m

Strong map evidence

The map records a road for both vehicles and walkers; actual access was not checked on site.

Facility Map record Distance
Parking No name recorded No name recorded ≈ 218 m
Toilet No name recorded No name recorded ≈ 16 m
Food and drink Köfteci Yusuf Köfteci Yusuf ≈ 68 m
Public transport Ferry pier · Harem Ferry pier · Harem ≈ 0 m
Pharmacy No name recorded No name recorded ≈ 351 m

Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.

Source details
  • Parking · OSM 677101810 (parking)
  • Toilet · OSM 12465161628 (toilet)
  • Food and drink · OSM 11897555001 (restaurant)
  • Public transport · OSM 2694179273 (ferry_terminal)
  • Pharmacy · OSM 672727479 (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

Operator permit, boat traffic, slippery quay and wave overtopping

Suggested precaution Check permits and signage; life jacket; keep clear of boat traffic

Physical profile · 0–12 m

Habitat
structure
Bottom
Concrete, armour stone and fill
Shore slope
Artificial steep/medium
Wave exposure
Varies from sheltered to high
Current
Medium
Depth band
0–12 m modelled band
Vegetation and algae
Biofilm on artificial surfaces
Freshwater influence
Low

Shore types

  • Pier / quay
  • Around marinas
  • Promenade / seafront
  • Inside harbours
  • Strait shore

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.

Today (estimate)

Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 5.9 m

Seasonal normal (October): Slightly coloured — Seasonal normal today.

  • A strong current is lifting sediment off the bottom.
  • 20 mm of rain in the last 7 days; stream water may have clouded the sea.

Confidence: High

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

Water today is probably slightly coloured

  • Bluefish Lure

    First: Stickbait · Colour: White, Silver, Clear

    Also: Horse mackerel, Garfish, Picarel, Spoon

  • First: Sabiki rig · Colour: White, Silver, Clear

    Also: Razor clam, Horse mackerel, Squid, LRF micro soft plastic

  • Flathead grey mullet Natural bait

    First: Diopatra tube worm

    Also: Earthworm, Fish guts, Spinner, LRF micro soft plastic

  • First: Sabiki rig · Colour: Silver, Pink, Blue-green back

    Also: Anchovy, Sand smelt, Horse mackerel, Metal 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)

  1. 8.9 J
  2. 7.9 F
  3. 8.7 M
  4. 11.2 A
  5. 15.9 M
  6. 20.8 J
  7. 23.2 J
  8. 24.1 A
  9. 22.3 S
  10. 19 O
  11. 15.1 N
  12. 11.5 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 9.3
  2. 9.6
  3. 9.7
  4. 9.5
  5. 9.1
  6. 8.3
  7. 7.6
  8. 7.4
  9. 7.4
  10. 7.9
  11. 8.3
  12. 8.8

Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.2 mg/L (model bottom 11.8 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 İstanbul

Data quality

Data set
Around a pier/quay
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.

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