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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6 Suitable techniques
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0–5 m Modelled depth band
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
12Pick a species to see its minimum size and closed season.
Top species here in October
- Bluefish 98/100
- Mediterranean horse mackerel 94/100
- Flathead grey mullet 90/100
- Atlantic bonito 90/100
- European seabass 85/100
- Gilthead seabream 84/100
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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Flathead grey mullet Very good · 90
In regional literature
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European seabass Very good · 85
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Leaping mullet Very good · 84
Recorded nearby
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 83
In regional literature
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Golden grey mullet Very good · 81
Recorded nearby
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Thinlip grey mullet Very good · 78
Recorded nearby
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Black goby Very good · 76
Recorded here
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Big-scale sand smelt Very good · 71
Recorded nearby
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Mediterranean sand smelt Good · 67
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Thicklip grey mullet Good · 65
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European flounder Good · 50
Recorded nearby
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Meagre Not recommended this month
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
· 6
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
Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig
Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom
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Tackle recipes
Float Fishing · Float fishing
Presenting the bait at a set water layer
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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
service road · about 43 m
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 | ≈ 55 m |
| Toilet No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 163 m |
| Food and drink Angel Blue | Angel Blue | ≈ 107 m |
| Public transport Bus stop · Baltalimanı | Bus stop · Baltalimanı | ≈ 128 m |
| Health facility Baltalimanı Hastanesi | Baltalimanı Hastanesi | ≈ 192 m |
Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.
Source details
- Parking · OSM 13413624768 (parking)
- Toilet · OSM 13891450151 (toilet)
- Food and drink · OSM 2773225874 (restaurant)
- Public transport · OSM 11540376146 (bus_stop)
- Health facility · OSM 1483978245 (hospital)
The access evidence is derived from map data; actual right of way and private property were not verified on site.
Take care on site
Current, mud and reeds, sudden flow and protected-area limits
Suggested precaution Life jacket; stay out of the water; check the flow and local limits
Physical profile
· 0–5 m
- Habitat
- estuary
- Bottom
- Sand–mud–organic mix
- Shore slope
- Low
- Wave exposure
- Sheltered–medium
- Current
- Variable
- Depth band
- 0–5 m modelled band
- Vegetation and algae
- Reeds or algae likely
- Freshwater influence
- High
Shore types
- River / stream mouth
- Strait shore
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
Clear · visibility ≈ 10.8 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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Bluefish Lure
First: Stickbait · Colour: Clear, Silver, Blue-green back
Also: Horse mackerel, Garfish, Picarel, Spoon
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First: LRF micro soft plastic · Colour: Clear, Silver, Blue-green back
Also: Razor clam, Horse mackerel, Squid, Sabiki rig
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Flathead grey mullet Natural bait
First: Diopatra tube worm
Also: Earthworm, Fish guts, Spinner, LRF micro soft plastic
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Atlantic bonito Lure first, natural also works
First: Hard minnow · Colour: Silver, 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)
- 8.9 JJan
- 7.9 FFeb
- 8.7 MMar
- 11.2 AApr
- 15.9 MMay
- 20.8 JJun
- 23.2 JJul
- 24.1 AAug
- 22.3 SSep
- 19 OOct
- 15.1 NNov
- 11.5 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 9.3
- 9.6
- 9.7
- 9.5
- 9.1
- 8.3
- 7.6
- 7.4
- 7.4
- 7.9
- 8.3
- 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.
Nearby campsites
All campsites in İstanbulBusinesses around Kanlıkavak Deresi where you can camp, ordered by their distance to the ground.
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Elmalı İzci Kampı
5.91 kmBeykoz · İstanbul
Çadır · Otopark
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
Other grounds nearby
Data quality
- Data set
- River/stream/brook mouth
- 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.
