Protected area notice
This spot is inside or next to a protected area. The boundary alone does not mean fishing is banned; the rules of that zone decide.
Phare de Cordouan, Phare de Cordouan (Zone Tampon) koruma alanı sınırları içinde. Alanın kuralı ve gerekiyorsa izin kontrol edilmeli; alan sınırı tek başına avın yasak olduğu anlamına gelmez.
Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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13 Catalogue species
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
13Top species here in October
- European seabass 96/100
- Gilthead seabream 91/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 82/100
- Pollack 81/100
- Common two-banded seabream 80/100
- White seabream 80/100
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 · 96
Targeted locally
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Gilthead seabream Very good · 91
Mentioned locally
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 82
Recorded here
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Common two-banded seabream Very good · 80
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Common cuttlefish Very good · 72
In regional literature
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Striped red mullet Good · 69
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Common octopus Good · 61
Recorded nearby
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Flathead grey mullet Good · 57
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European sardine
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Atlantic mackerel
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Garfish
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European conger
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European squid
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
Getting to the ground
Facilities nearby according to map records
| Facility | Map record | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency services 112 | 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
Tide, currents, crowds of swimmers
Suggested precaution Check tide/waves and local signs; get permission at harbour facilities
Physical profile
- Habitat
- A3.1
Shore types
- Sandy beach
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
Very murky · visibility ≈ 0.8 m
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
In October the water here is usually very murky
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European seabass Natural bait
First: Sardine
Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow
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Gilthead seabream Natural bait
First: Sardine
Also: Crab, Mussel, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
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Atlantic horse mackerel Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Diopatra tube worm, Squid, Sabiki rig, LRF micro soft plastic
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Pollack Natural bait
First: Sand eel
Also: Ragworm, Mackerel, Jighead + shad, Hard minnow
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)
- 10.8 JJan
- 10 FFeb
- 10.7 MMar
- 12.5 AApr
- 15 MMay
- 18 JJun
- 20 JJul
- 20.8 AAug
- 19.4 SSep
- 17.4 OOct
- 14.8 NNov
- 12.3 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 8.6
- 8.8
- 8.8
- 8.4
- 8.2
- 8
- 7.8
- 7.8
- 7.7
- 7.6
- 7.8
- 8.2
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.3 mg/L (model bottom 11.4 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Plage Saint-Nicolas Le Verdon-sur-Mer
- Pointe de Suzac Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, Charente-Maritime
- Plage de Saint-Georges de Didonne Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, Charente-Maritime
- Plage du Port Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, Charente-Maritime
- Pointe du Chay Royan, Charente-Maritime
- Vaux-sur-Mer · shore fishing spot Vaux-sur-Mer, Charente-Maritime
- Port de Royan Royan, Charente-Maritime
- Carrelet Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, Charente-Maritime
Data quality
- Data set
- Atlantic Ocean
- 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.
