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.
Calanques, Calanques - Aire Maritime Adjacente koruma alanı sınırları içinde. Alanın kuralı ve gerekiyorsa izin kontrol edilmeli; alan sınırı tek başına avın yasak olduğu anlamına gelmez.
Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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14 Catalogue species
- 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
- Gilthead seabream 96/100
- Atlantic bonito 94/100
- Yellowmouth barracuda 94/100
- White seabream 93/100
- Common two-banded seabream 92/100
- Flathead grey mullet 92/100
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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Gilthead seabream Very good · 96
Mentioned locally
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Flathead grey mullet Very good · 92
Recorded here
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Comber Very good · 92
Recorded here
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Common two-banded seabream Very good · 92
Recorded here
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European seabass Very good · 88
Targeted locally
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Garfish Very good · 87
Recorded nearby
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 85
Recorded here
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European squid Very good · 83
Targeted locally
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Striped red mullet Very good · 80
Recorded here
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Common octopus Very good · 77
Recorded here
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European conger Very good · 74
Recorded here
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Common cuttlefish Very good · 72
Recorded here
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European sardine Good · 59
Recorded here
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Atlantic mackerel Good · 52
Recorded nearby
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
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
- A5.535
Shore types
- Sandy beach
- Cove / inner bay
- Rocky shore
- Headland
- Mixed shore
- Cliff / steep shore
Bottom
- Sand
- Rock
- Seagrass
- 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 ≈ 6.5 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 slightly coloured
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Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work
First: Shrimp
Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, 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
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First: Stickbait · Colour: White, Clear, Pink
Also: Mullet, Ispirna, Garfish, Hard minnow
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White seabream Natural first, lures also work
First: Squid
Also: Cuttlefish, Mussel, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented 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)
- 13.7 JJan
- 13.1 FFeb
- 13.4 MMar
- 14.2 AApr
- 16.5 MMay
- 19.6 JJun
- 21.8 JJul
- 23 AAug
- 21.3 SSep
- 19.3 OOct
- 17 NNov
- 15 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 7.6
- 7.8
- 7.9
- 8
- 8
- 7.7
- 7.6
- 7.4
- 7.3
- 7.3
- 7.4
- 7.6
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.4 mg/L (model bottom 56.3 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Rappels sur vire "Traversée Elianac-Émigrés" Cassis
- Cap Câble Cassis
- Plage d'En Vau Marseille 9e Arrondissement
- La Lèque Marseille 9e Arrondissement
- Bassin Bérouard La Ciotat
- Port de Sormiou Marseille 9e Arrondissement
- Vieux port des Lecques Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, Var
- Plage des Nations Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, Var
Data quality
- Data set
- Mediterranean
- 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.
