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Porgastel

Clohars-Carnoët · Finistère Atlantic

Sandy shore
Satellite image of the area around Porgastel
Satellite image Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

13

Top species here in November

A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.

Sorted by the November 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

Tide, currents, crowds of swimmers

Suggested precaution Check tide/waves and local signs; get permission at harbour facilities

Physical profile

Habitat
A5.35

Shore types

  • Sandy beach
  • Mixed shore
  • Cliff / steep shore

Bottom

  • Sand
  • Rock
  • 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 November

Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 4.7 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 November the water here is usually slightly coloured

  • First: Topwater lure · Colour: White, Silver

    Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Sinking minnow

  • White seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Squid

    Also: Cuttlefish, Mussel, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic

  • Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Shrimp

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

  • European flounder Natural bait

    First: Ragworm

    Also: Shrimp, Horse mackerel, 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)

  1. 10.8 J
  2. 10.1 F
  3. 10.2 M
  4. 11.6 A
  5. 13.7 M
  6. 16.1 J
  7. 17.6 J
  8. 18.3 A
  9. 17.3 S
  10. 15.9 O
  11. 14.1 N
  12. 12.3 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 9
  2. 9.1
  3. 9.3
  4. 9.3
  5. 8.8
  6. 8.5
  7. 8.1
  8. 8.1
  9. 7.9
  10. 8
  11. 8.2
  12. 8.6

Lowest oxygen at the bottom 6.4 mg/L (model bottom 18.5 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 Finistère

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.

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