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.
Close to a protected area: Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel (Parque Natural) – 0 m, Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel (Zona de la Red Ecológica Europea Natura 2000) – 0 m, Marismas de Santoña, Victoria, Joyel y Ría de Ajo (Zona de la Red Ecológica Europea Natura 2000) – 0 m. Check the site’s current zoning, its designation act and the fisheries regulation.
Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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20 Catalogue species
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6 Suitable techniques
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
20Top species here in November
- European seabass 100/100
- White seabream 91/100
- Gilthead seabream 84/100
- European flounder 84/100
- Pollack 77/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 76/100
A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.
Sorted by the November score
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European flounder Very good · 84
Recorded here
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 76
Mentioned locally
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Common sole Good · 69
Recorded here
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Flathead grey mullet Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Greater weever Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Turbot Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Brill Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Lesser weever Not recommended this month
Recorded nearby
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Pompano
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Mediterranean horse mackerel
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Leaping mullet
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European sardine
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Bluefish
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Atlantic chub mackerel
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Atlantic mackerel
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Shi drum
Recorded nearby
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Sand steenbras
Recorded here
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Red mullet
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European barracuda
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Common eagle ray
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
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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
Bolognese · Trotting in current
Controlled float trotting with a long telescopic rod
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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
Float Fishing · Float fishing
Presenting the bait at a set water layer
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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
Water clarity
Month-by-month turbidity of the coastal water, from satellite measurements.
Today (estimate)
Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 4.4 m
Seasonal normal (November): Slightly coloured — Seasonal normal today.
- Waves over the last two days may have stirred up the bottom.
In the surf zone (first 1–2 m) the water may be murkier than shown.
Confidence: High
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
Water today is probably slightly coloured. Waves are stirring the shoreline; baits are chosen for moderately coloured water
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European seabass Natural first, lures also work
First: Shrimp
Also: Cuttlefish, Squid, Sinking minnow, Hard minnow
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White seabream Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Cuttlefish, Squid, Mussel, LRF micro soft plastic
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Gilthead seabream Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic
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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)
- 13 JJan
- 12.5 FFeb
- 12.6 MMar
- 13.4 AApr
- 15.2 MMay
- 18 JJun
- 20.5 JJul
- 21.7 AAug
- 20.4 SSep
- 18.2 OOct
- 15.8 NNov
- 14.1 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 8.3
- 8.5
- 8.6
- 8.6
- 8.6
- 8.5
- 8.3
- 8.1
- 8.2
- 8.2
- 8
- 8.1
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 8 mg/L (model bottom 5.1 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Castro-Urdiales · rocky cliff sector Castro-Urdiales
- Ría de Oriñón Castro-Urdiales
- Bilbao · breakwater sector Bilbao, Bizkaia
- San Esteban de Galdames (Barbadun) (Sopuerta) San Esteban de Galdames (Barbadun) (Sopuerta), País Vasco
- Udondo Bilbao, Bizkaia
- Embalse de El Regato (Barakaldo) Embalse de El Regato, País Vasco
- Olakoaga (Kadagua Bajo) (Güeñes) Olakoaga (Kadagua Bajo) (Güeñes), País Vasco
- Alonsotegi (Kadagua Bajo) (Barakaldo) Alonsotegi (Kadagua Bajo), País Vasco
Data quality
- Data set
- Cantabrian 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.
