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
- Gilthead seabream 96/100
- Garfish 94/100
- Bluefish 93/100
- Shi drum 92/100
- Comber 92/100
- Common two-banded seabream 91/100
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 · 87
Recorded nearby
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Leaping mullet Very good · 85
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European seabass Very good · 84
Mentioned locally
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Very good · 82
In regional literature
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Thinlip grey mullet Very good · 81
Recorded nearby
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Golden grey mullet Very good · 80
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Black goby Very good · 77
Recorded nearby
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Big-scale sand smelt Very good · 76
Recorded nearby
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Mediterranean sand smelt Very good · 72
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Thicklip grey mullet Good · 69
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Atlantic horse mackerel Good · 65
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Meagre
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
Road residential road · about 84 m
Footpath footway · about 75 m
The map records a road; actual access was not checked on site.
| Facility | Map record | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parking No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 343 m |
| Toilet No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 2.50 km |
| Food and drink Balıkçı Selim'in Yeri Gömeç | Balıkçı Selim'in Yeri Gömeç | ≈ 318 m |
| Public transport No public transport recorded in OSM within 3 km | No public transport recorded in OSM within 3 km | — |
| Emergency services No emergency services recorded in OSM within 3 km | No emergency services recorded in OSM within 3 km | — |
Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.
Source details
- Parking · OSM 8574640430 (parking)
- Toilet · OSM 6738593009 (toilet)
- Food and drink · OSM 861290498 (restaurant)
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
- Sandy beach
- Cove / inner bay
- Pier / quay
- River / stream mouth
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.
Today (estimate)
Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 4.5 m
Seasonal normal (October): Slightly coloured — Seasonal normal today.
- 37 mm of rain in the last 7 days; stream water may have clouded the sea.
Flood water from streams and rivers can increase turbidity.
Confidence: High
Month by month
- JJan
- FFeb
- MMar
- AApr
- MMay
- JJun
- JJul
- AAug
- SSep
- OOct
- NNov
- DDec
Satellite measurement. 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
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Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work
First: Shrimp
Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic
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Garfish Lure
First: Metal jig · Colour: Silver
Also: Imported ragworm, Anchovy, Sand smelt, Garfish silk
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Bluefish Lure
First: Stickbait · Colour: White, Silver, Clear
Also: Horse mackerel, Garfish, Picarel, Spoon
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Shi drum Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Diopatra tube worm, Razor clam, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented 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)
- 15.2 JJan
- 14.7 FFeb
- 15 MMar
- 15.9 AApr
- 18.6 MMay
- 21.9 JJun
- 23.5 JJul
- 23.7 AAug
- 22.4 SSep
- 20.5 OOct
- 18.2 NNov
- 16.4 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 7.8
- 7.9
- 8
- 7.9
- 7.7
- 7.5
- 7.5
- 7.5
- 7.4
- 7.4
- 7.4
- 7.6
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.4 mg/L (model bottom 22.7 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 BalıkesirBusinesses around Kargalı Deresi where you can camp, ordered by their distance to the ground.
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Burhaniye · İzmir
Su · WC / duş · Otopark · Market
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
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Körfez Kamping
9.07 kmAyvalık · Balıkesir
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.
