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
- European squid 90/100
- Pollack 89/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 88/100
- Common sole 88/100
- Pouting 88/100
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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European squid Very good · 90
Recorded here
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Pollack Very good · 89
In regional literature
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 88
Recorded here
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European conger Very good · 81
Mentioned locally
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Atlantic cod Very good · 76
Mentioned locally
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Atlantic mackerel Very good · 75
Mentioned locally
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Common cuttlefish Very good · 74
In regional literature
- Ballan wrasse Very good · 73 Mentioned locally
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Black seabream Very good · 73
Mentioned locally
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Garfish Good · 67
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
Cliffs, slippery rock, high waves
Suggested precaution Check tides, the marine forecast, local signs and IFCA byelaws
Physical profile
- Habitat
- A5.15
- Bottom
- Nearby seabed (JNCC): coarse sediment; shore bottom not measured
Shore types
- Headland
- Mixed shore
- Shingle shore
- Tidal flat / marsh
- 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.
Usually in October
Murky · visibility ≈ 1.4 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 murky
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European seabass Natural first, lures also work
First: Shrimp
Also: Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow, Jighead + soft swimbait
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European squid Lure first, natural also works
First: Squid jig · Colour: Glow (UV), Red
Also: Horse mackerel
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Pollack Natural first, lures also work
First: Ragworm
Also: Sand eel, Mackerel, Jighead + shad, Hard minnow
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Atlantic horse mackerel Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Diopatra tube worm, Squid, Sabiki rig, LRF micro 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)
- 9 JJan
- 8.1 FFeb
- 8 MMar
- 9.3 AApr
- 11.4 MMay
- 14 JJun
- 16.3 JJul
- 17.7 AAug
- 17.3 SSep
- 15.6 OOct
- 13.1 NNov
- 10.6 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 8.5
- 8.7
- 8.9
- 9
- 8.6
- 8.1
- 7.7
- 7.3
- 7.2
- 7.3
- 7.7
- 8.1
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.2 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
- Hurst Castle Ferry New Forest
- Hordle Cliff New Forest
- Hengistbury Head Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Cowes Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight
- The Shrape Breakwater Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight
- Boscombe Pier West Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Bournemouth Pier Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Brownwich Beach Fareham
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.
