Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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15 Catalogue species
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5 Suitable techniques
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
15Top species here in October
- Gilthead seabream 91/100
- White seabream 91/100
- European seabass 91/100
- Common two-banded seabream 87/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 81/100
- Pollack 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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Gilthead seabream Very good · 91
Mentioned locally
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European seabass Very good · 91
Mentioned locally
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 81
Recorded here
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Striped red mullet Very good · 76
Recorded here
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Common sole Very good · 76
Recorded here
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European flounder Very good · 74
Recorded nearby
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Common cuttlefish Very good · 72
In regional literature
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Sand steenbras Good · 68
Mentioned locally
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Flathead grey mullet Good · 61
Recorded nearby
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Turbot Weak · 36
Recorded here
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Meagre Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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European sardine
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Atlantic mackerel
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Garfish
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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
Techniques for this shoreline
· 5
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
Bombarda/Bubble Float · Surface trolling
Casting a light bait or lure far with a clear/bubble float
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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
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 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
- A5.14
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
Moderately coloured · visibility ≈ 2.1 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 moderately coloured
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Gilthead seabream Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic
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White seabream Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Cuttlefish, Squid, Mussel, LRF micro soft plastic
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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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Common two-banded seabream Natural bait
First: Diopatra tube worm
Also: Shrimp, Mud shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
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)
- 12.5 JJan
- 11.8 FFeb
- 12 MMar
- 13.3 AApr
- 15.7 MMay
- 18.5 JJun
- 20.8 JJul
- 21.6 AAug
- 20.3 SSep
- 18.1 OOct
- 15.6 NNov
- 13.7 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 8.4
- 8.6
- 8.6
- 8.5
- 8.3
- 7.9
- 7.6
- 7.5
- 7.6
- 7.6
- 7.9
- 8.2
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.2 mg/L (model bottom 25.2 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Lac de Cazaux-Sanguinet Lac de Cazaux et de Sanguinet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Lac de Biscarrosse-Parentis Lac de Biscarrosse et de Parentis, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Phare du Cap Ferret Lège-Cap-Ferret, Gironde
- Plage Péreire Arcachon, Gironde
- Port de La Hume La Teste-de-Buch, Gironde
- Pointe de l'Aiguillon (La Teste-de-Buch) La Teste-de-Buch, Gironde
- Jetée Thiers Arcachon, Gironde
- Port de La Vigne Lège-Cap-Ferret, Gironde
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.
