Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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49 Catalogue species
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9 Suitable techniques
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
49Top species here in October
- European flounder 85/100
- Whiting 84/100
- European seabass 80/100
- Striped red mullet 77/100
- Common dab 77/100
- Atlantic cod 76/100
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 flounder Very good · 85
Recorded nearby
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Whiting Very good · 84
Recorded here
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European seabass Very good · 80
In regional literature
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Striped red mullet Very good · 77
Recorded nearby
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Common dab Very good · 77
Recorded nearby
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Atlantic cod Very good · 76
In regional literature
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European plaice Very good · 76
Recorded here
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Atlantic mackerel Very good · 75
In regional literature
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Brown trout Very good · 73
In regional literature
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Saithe Very good · 73
In regional literature
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Thornback ray Good · 69
Recorded here
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European squid Good · 68
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Pollack Good · 68
Recorded here
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Pouting Good · 68
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Atlantic horse mackerel Good · 68
Recorded here
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Garfish Good · 67
Recorded here
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Black goby Good · 66
Recorded nearby
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Common sole Good · 66
Recorded nearby
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European conger Good · 65
Recorded nearby
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Corkwing wrasse Good · 65
Recorded here
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Shorthorn sculpin Good · 64
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Goldsinny wrasse Good · 63
Recorded here
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Rainbow trout Good · 62
Recorded nearby
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Atlantic herring Good · 62
Recorded here
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Viviparous eelpout Good · 53
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Round goby Good · 47
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Grey gurnard Weak · 35
Recorded nearby
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Poor cod Weak · 34
Recorded here
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American plaice Weak · 15
Recorded nearby
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Thicklip grey mullet Not recommended this month
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Common cuttlefish Not recommended this month
Recorded nearby
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Atlantic salmon Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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European smelt Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Cuckoo wrasse Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Norway redfish Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Atlantic wolffish Not recommended this month
Recorded nearby
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Common ling Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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European sardine Not recommended this month
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European anchovy Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Greater weever Not recommended this month
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Tub gurnard Not recommended this month
Recorded nearby
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Turbot Not recommended this month
Recorded nearby
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Brill Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Lesser weever Not recommended this month
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Ballan wrasse Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Tusk Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Lumpfish
Recorded here
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Blue crab
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Black seabream
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
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
Water clarity
Month-by-month turbidity of the coastal water, from satellite measurements.
Usually in October
Clear · visibility ≈ 12.8 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 clear
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European flounder Natural bait
First: Ragworm
Also: Shrimp, Horse mackerel, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
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European seabass Lure first, natural also works
First: Sinking minnow · Colour: Silver, White
Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow
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Common dab Natural bait
First: Ragworm
Also: Lugworm, Mackerel, LRF micro soft plastic
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Atlantic cod Natural bait
First: Squid
Also: Lugworm, Peeler crab, Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait
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 JJan
- 5 FFeb
- 4.9 MMar
- 6.2 AApr
- 8.8 MMay
- 11.9 JJun
- 14.8 JJul
- 16.3 AAug
- 14.9 SSep
- 12.2 OOct
- 9.6 NNov
- 7.4 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 10.2
- 10.5
- 10.7
- 10.4
- 9.7
- 9
- 8.6
- 8.3
- 8.3
- 8.8
- 9.2
- 9.8
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 8.3 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
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.
