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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5 Suitable techniques
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0–8 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 November
- European seabass 95/100
- Atlantic bonito 90/100
- Mediterranean horse mackerel 90/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 89/100
- Bluefish 87/100
- Bogue 83/100
A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.
Sorted by the November score
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Atlantic bonito Very good · 90
Mentioned locally
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Very good · 90
Targeted locally
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 89
Recorded here
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Bluefish Very good · 87
Targeted locally
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European anchovy Very good · 73
Recorded here
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Greater weever Good · 64
Recorded here
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Garfish Good · 62
In regional literature
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Striped red mullet Good · 59
In regional literature
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Atlantic mackerel Good · 55
Mentioned locally
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European squid Good · 55
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European sardine Not recommended this month
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European sprat
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
service road · about 114 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 | ≈ 294 m |
| Toilet No toilets recorded in OSM within 3 km | No toilets recorded in OSM within 3 km | — |
| Food and drink Kilyos Çay Bahçesi | Kilyos Çay Bahçesi | ≈ 271 m |
| Public transport Bus stop · Kilyos Merkez | Bus stop · Kilyos Merkez | ≈ 461 m |
| Pharmacy Kumköy Eczanesi | Kumköy Eczanesi | ≈ 438 m |
Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.
Source details
- Parking · OSM 279464546 (parking)
- Food and drink · OSM 13048267901 (cafe)
- Public transport · OSM 2449703616 (bus_stop)
- Pharmacy · OSM 2831998998 (pharmacy)
The access evidence is derived from map data; actual right of way and private property were not verified on site.
Take care on site
Breaking surf, swimming area and seasonal crowds
Suggested precaution Check the swimming area, signage and waves
Physical profile
· 0–8 m
- Habitat
- sand bottom
- Bottom
- Sand; fine gravel in places
- Shore slope
- Low–medium
- Wave exposure
- Medium–high on the open shore
- Current
- Low–medium
- Depth band
- 0–8 m modelled band
- Vegetation and algae
- Sparse
- Freshwater influence
- Low
Shore types
- Sandy beach
- 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.
Today (estimate)
Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 5 m
Seasonal normal (November): Slightly coloured — Seasonal normal today.
- 52 mm of rain in the last 7 days; stream water may have clouded the sea.
In the surf zone (first 1–2 m) the water may be murkier than shown.
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. Waves are stirring the shoreline; baits are chosen for moderately coloured water
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European seabass Natural first, lures also work
First: Shrimp
Also: Cuttlefish, Squid, Sinking minnow, Hard minnow
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Atlantic bonito Lure first, natural also works
First: Spoon · Colour: Pink, Silver
Also: Anchovy, Sand smelt, Horse mackerel, Metal jig
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Lure first, natural also works
First: Sabiki rig · Colour: White, Silver, Glow (UV)
Also: Razor clam, Horse mackerel, Squid, LRF micro soft plastic
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Atlantic horse mackerel Natural first, lures also work
First: Diopatra tube worm
Also: Shrimp, Squid, Sabiki rig, 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)
- 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)
- 9.8
- 10.5
- 11
- 10.7
- 9.6
- 8.3
- 7.8
- 7.5
- 7.7
- 8.1
- 8.3
- 8.9
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.6 mg/L (model bottom 45.8 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 Non Stop beach where you can camp, ordered by their distance to the ground.
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Marmaracık Gençlik Kampı
4.95 kmSarıyer · İstanbul
Çadır · Otopark · Wi-Fi
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
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Giritli Çiftlik Kamp Alanı
5.83 kmSarıyer · İstanbul
Çadır · Otopark
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
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Camp Rumelifeneri Karavan Kampi
5.93 kmSarıyer · İstanbul
Çadır · Karavan · Otopark
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
Other grounds nearby
Data quality
- Data set
- Sandy shore/beach
- 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.
