Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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14 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
14Top species here in October
- European seabass 100/100
- Gilthead seabream 92/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 88/100
- Pollack 88/100
- European squid 85/100
- White seabream 84/100
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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European seabass Very good · 100
Targeted locally
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Gilthead seabream Very good · 92
In regional literature
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 88
Recorded here
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European squid Very good · 85
In regional literature
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Common sole Very good · 80
Mentioned locally
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Common cuttlefish Very good · 78
In regional literature
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European flounder Very good · 76
Recorded nearby
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Striped red mullet Very good · 73
Recorded nearby
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Atlantic mackerel Very good · 70
Mentioned locally
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Flathead grey mullet Good · 62
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Garfish Good · 59
Recorded nearby
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Sand steenbras Good · 52
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Turbot Weak · 38
Recorded here
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European sardine Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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
- A5.23
Shore types
- Sandy beach
- Pier / quay
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 ≈ 0.5 m
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
In October the water here is usually very murky
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European seabass Natural bait
First: Sardine
Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow
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Gilthead seabream Natural bait
First: Sardine
Also: Crab, Mussel, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
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Atlantic horse mackerel Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Diopatra tube worm, Squid, Sabiki rig, LRF micro soft plastic
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Pollack Natural bait
First: Sand eel
Also: Ragworm, Mackerel, Jighead + shad, Hard minnow
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)
- 9.9 JJan
- 9.4 FFeb
- 10 MMar
- 11.8 AApr
- 14.3 MMay
- 16.7 JJun
- 18.2 JJul
- 18.8 AAug
- 17.7 SSep
- 16.1 OOct
- 13.9 NNov
- 11.4 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 9.4
- 9.5
- 9.4
- 8.9
- 8.3
- 7.9
- 7.5
- 7.4
- 7.5
- 7.8
- 8.3
- 9
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 6.6 mg/L (model bottom 6.4 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Plage de la Davière Saint-Jean-de-Monts
- Les Salins Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
- Plage Centrale Notre-Dame-de-Monts
- Plage du Bois Soret Notre-Dame-de-Monts
- Plage naturiste (La Barre-de-Monts) La Barre-de-Monts
- La Parée Préneau Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
- Plage de la Bergère La Barre-de-Monts
- Phare métallique de Fromentine La Barre-de-Monts
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.
