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 October
- European seabass 96/100
- Bluefish 93/100
- Mediterranean horse mackerel 90/100
- Atlantic bonito 89/100
- Flathead grey mullet 87/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 78/100
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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Bluefish Very good · 93
In regional literature
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Very good · 90
Mentioned locally
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Atlantic bonito Very good · 89
In regional literature
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 78
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Garfish Very good · 74
In regional literature
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Greater weever Good · 69
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Striped red mullet Good · 59
In regional literature
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European squid Good · 52
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European anchovy Good · 50
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European sardine Good · 48
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Atlantic mackerel 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
residential road · about 18 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 | ≈ 731 m |
| Toilet No name recorded | No name recorded | ≈ 1.06 km |
| Food and drink Diyarbakır Sofrası | Diyarbakır Sofrası | ≈ 1.68 km |
| Public transport Bus stop | Bus stop | ≈ 740 m |
| Pharmacy Bilge Eczanesi | Bilge Eczanesi | ≈ 430 m |
Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.
Source details
- Parking · OSM 888351997 (parking)
- Toilet · OSM 7252555038 (toilet)
- Food and drink · OSM 4461607390 (restaurant)
- Public transport · OSM 7252555048 (bus_stop)
- Pharmacy · OSM 10776289107 (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
- Headland
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
Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 5 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 slightly coloured
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European seabass Lure
First: Topwater lure · Colour: White, Silver
Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow
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Bluefish Lure
First: Stickbait · Colour: White, Silver, Clear
Also: Horse mackerel, Garfish, Picarel, Spoon
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First: Sabiki rig · Colour: White, Silver, Clear
Also: Razor clam, Horse mackerel, Squid, LRF micro soft plastic
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Atlantic bonito Lure
First: Sabiki rig · Colour: Silver, Pink, Blue-green back
Also: Anchovy, Sand smelt, Horse mackerel, Metal jig
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)
- 9.3 JJan
- 7.9 FFeb
- 8 MMar
- 9.9 AApr
- 14.4 MMay
- 20.1 JJun
- 23.5 JJul
- 24.8 AAug
- 22.6 SSep
- 19.3 OOct
- 15.4 NNov
- 11.9 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 9.7
- 10.2
- 10.5
- 10.4
- 9.8
- 8.6
- 7.9
- 7.6
- 7.8
- 8.2
- 8.7
- 9.2
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 8.6 mg/L (model bottom 52.7 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 SinopBusinesses around Orman Kampı Plajı where you can camp, ordered by their distance to the ground.
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Sinop Merkez · Sinop
Elektrik · Su · WC / duş · Çadır
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
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Sinop Merkez · Sinop
Elektrik · Su · WC / duş · Bungalov
Operating status is not confirmed — verify it before you go.
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Sinop Merkez · Sinop
Elektrik · Su · WC / duş · Bungalov
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.