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Plaj (Bodrum)

Muğla Aegean Sea

Sandy shore
Satellite image of the area around Plaj (Bodrum)
Satellite image Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

12

Pick a species to see its minimum size and closed season.

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

trunk road · about 51 m

Moderate map evidence

The map records a road for both vehicles and walkers; actual access was not checked on site.

Facility Map record Distance
Parking No parking recorded in OSM within 3 km No parking recorded in OSM within 3 km —
Toilet No toilets recorded in OSM within 3 km No toilets recorded in OSM within 3 km —
Food and drink bodrum dolphin park bodrum dolphin park ≈ 588 m
Public transport No public transport recorded in OSM within 3 km No public transport recorded in OSM within 3 km —
Emergency services No emergency services recorded in OSM within 3 km No emergency services recorded in OSM within 3 km —

Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.

Source details
  • Food and drink · OSM 4204448725 (restaurant)

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
  • Cove / inner bay

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

Clear · visibility ≈ 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. 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 clear

  • Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Shrimp

    Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic

  • European barracuda Lure

    First: Stickbait · Colour: Clear, White

    Also: Mullet, Garfish, Horse mackerel, Hard minnow

  • Shi drum Natural bait

    First: Shrimp

    Also: Diopatra tube worm, Razor clam, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic

  • Flathead grey mullet Natural bait

    First: Diopatra tube worm

    Also: Earthworm, Fish guts, Spinner, 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)

  1. 17.5 J
  2. 16.8 F
  3. 16.8 M
  4. 17.4 A
  5. 19.5 M
  6. 22.2 J
  7. 23.9 J
  8. 25.5 A
  9. 24.8 S
  10. 23.1 O
  11. 21 N
  12. 19 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 7.4
  2. 7.6
  3. 7.7
  4. 7.7
  5. 7.5
  6. 7.2
  7. 6.9
  8. 6.9
  9. 7
  10. 7.1
  11. 7.1
  12. 7.2

Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.1 mg/L (model bottom 37.9 m).

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

Nearby campsites

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Businesses around Plaj (Bodrum) where you can camp, ordered by their distance to the ground.

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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.

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