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Petten

Schagen · Noord-Holland North Sea

Sandy shore

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.

Noordzeekustzone koruma alanı sınırları içinde. Alanın kuralı ve gerekiyorsa izin kontrol edilmeli; alan sınırı tek başına avın yasak olduğu anlamına gelmez.

Satellite image of the area around Petten
Satellite image Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

17

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 · 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.

  • Bombarda/Bubble Float · Surface trolling

    Casting a light bait or lure far with a clear/bubble float

    Tackle recipes
  • Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig

    Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom

    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

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

Waves, longshore currents and tide

Suggested precaution Check local signs, harbour, protected-area and bathing-area rules and tide conditions

Physical profile

Freshwater influence
WFD coastalWaterBody

Shore types

  • Sandy beach
  • Mixed shore
  • Tidal flat / marsh

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 ≈ 0.9 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; 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 very murky

  • European flounder Natural bait

    First: Horse mackerel

    Also: Shrimp, Ragworm, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic

  • European seabass Natural bait

    First: Sardine

    Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow

  • Atlantic cod Natural bait

    First: Mussel

    Also: Lugworm, Peeler crab, Squid, Metal jig

  • Pouting Natural bait

    First: Mackerel

    Also: Ragworm, Lugworm, Scented soft plastic, Jighead + shad

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. 6.3 J
  2. 5.5 F
  3. 6.1 M
  4. 8.3 A
  5. 11.3 M
  6. 14.5 J
  7. 17 J
  8. 18.5 A
  9. 17.2 S
  10. 14.6 O
  11. 11.4 N
  12. 8.4 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 9.2
  2. 9.5
  3. 9.5
  4. 9.1
  5. 8.4
  6. 8
  7. 7.5
  8. 7.2
  9. 7.1
  10. 7.4
  11. 8
  12. 8.7

Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.1 mg/L (model bottom 15 m).

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

Other grounds nearby

All fishing grounds in Noord-Holland

Data quality

Data set
North Sea
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.

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