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Maden Deresi

Çatalca · İstanbul Black Sea

River/stream mouth
Satellite image of the area around Maden Deresi
Satellite image Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

12

Pick a species to see its minimum size and closed season.

Top species here in October

A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.

Sorted by the October score

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 months

The 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.

  • Bolognese · Trotting in current

    Controlled float trotting with a long telescopic rod

    Tackle recipes

  • Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig

    Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom

    Tackle recipes

  • Float Fishing · Float fishing

    Presenting the bait at a set water layer

    Tackle recipes

  • Spin · Spinning

    Cast-and-retrieve fishing with plugs, spoons and soft plastics

    Tackle recipes

  • Surf Casting · Long-range bottom fishing

    Long-range bottom fishing with natural bait on sandy/mixed shores

    Tackle recipes

  • Saltwater Fly · Shore fly fishing

    Surface and shallow-water fishing with artificial flies/streamers

    Tackle recipes

Getting to the ground

Facilities nearby according to map records

unclassified road · about 131 m

Weak map evidence

The map records a road for both vehicles and walkers; actual access was not checked on site.

Facility Map record Distance
Parking No parking recorded in OSM within 3 km No parking recorded in OSM within 3 km —
Toilet No toilets recorded in OSM within 3 km No toilets recorded in OSM within 3 km —
Food and drink No food or drink recorded in OSM within 3 km No food or drink recorded in OSM within 3 km —
Public transport Bus stop · Maden Deresi Bus stop · Maden Deresi ≈ 1.40 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
  • Public transport · OSM 13174048459 (bus_stop)

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

  • Pier / quay
  • River / stream mouth

Bottom

  • Sand
  • Rock
  • Seaweed

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

Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 6.2 m

Month by month

  1. J
  2. F
  3. M
  4. A
  5. M
  6. J
  7. J
  8. A
  9. S
  10. O
  11. N
  12. D

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 slightly coloured

  • Bluefish Lure

    First: Stickbait · Colour: White, Silver, Clear

    Also: Horse mackerel, Garfish, Picarel, Spoon

  • European seabass Lure

    First: Topwater lure · Colour: White, Silver

    Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow

  • Mediterranean horse mackerel Lure

    First: Sabiki rig · Colour: White, Silver, Clear

    Also: Razor clam, Horse mackerel, Squid, LRF micro soft plastic

  • Flathead grey mullet Natural bait

    First: Diopatra tube worm

    Also: Earthworm, Fish guts, Spinner, 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)

  1. 8.2 J
  2. 7.2 F
  3. 7.7 M
  4. 10.1 A
  5. 15.5 M
  6. 21.2 J
  7. 24.1 J
  8. 25.1 A
  9. 22.8 S
  10. 18.9 O
  11. 14.8 N
  12. 10.9 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 10.1
  2. 10.7
  3. 11.2
  4. 10.7
  5. 9.7
  6. 8.3
  7. 7.7
  8. 7.5
  9. 7.6
  10. 8.1
  11. 8.7
  12. 9.4

Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.6 mg/L (model bottom 34.8 m).

Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.

Nearby campsites

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Businesses around Maden Deresi where you can camp, ordered by their distance to the ground.

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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.

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