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: Río de Castor (Zona de Importancia Comunitaria ZIC (ZEPA/ZEC)) – 21 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 October
- Flathead grey mullet 92/100
- Pompano 89/100
- Common two-banded seabream 87/100
- European barracuda 86/100
- Sharpsnout seabream 86/100
- Yellowmouth barracuda 86/100
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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Pompano Very good · 89
Recorded nearby
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European barracuda Very good · 86
Recorded here
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Shi drum Very good · 84
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Golden grey mullet Very good · 84
Recorded here
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Bluefish Very good · 83
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Leerfish Very good · 83
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Leaping mullet Very good · 80
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 80
Recorded here
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Common sole Very good · 80
Recorded here
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Thinlip grey mullet Very good · 78
Recorded nearby
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Meagre Good · 62
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Common stingray Good · 62
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Grass goby Good · 60
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European anchovy Good · 57
Recorded here
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Red mullet Weak · 38
Recorded here
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Blue crab Weak · 37
Recorded nearby
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Mediterranean horse mackerel
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John Dory
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Piper gurnard
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European eel
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.
Usually in October
Slightly coloured · visibility ≈ 5.7 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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Flathead grey mullet Natural bait
First: Diopatra tube worm
Also: Earthworm, Fish guts, Spinner, LRF micro soft plastic
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Pompano Lure
First: Feathered spoon · Colour: Silver, White, Blue-green back
Also: Sardine, Squid, Korean worm, Metal jig
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Common two-banded seabream Natural first, lures also work
First: Diopatra tube worm
Also: Shrimp, Mud shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm
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European barracuda Lure
First: Stickbait · Colour: White, Clear, Pink
Also: Mullet, Garfish, Horse mackerel, 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)
- 15.6 JJan
- 15.2 FFeb
- 15.3 MMar
- 16.1 AApr
- 17.2 MMay
- 18.8 JJun
- 20.9 JJul
- 21.8 AAug
- 20.7 SSep
- 19.1 OOct
- 17.3 NNov
- 16.2 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 8
- 8.1
- 8.2
- 8.3
- 8.2
- 8.2
- 8.1
- 7.8
- 7.8
- 7.9
- 7.9
- 8
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.7 mg/L (model bottom 26.2 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
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- Arroyo del Culantrillo Algeciras, Cádiz
- Ceuta · river mouth sector 2 Ceuta, Ceuta
- Ceuta · breakwater sector Ceuta, Ceuta
- Río Guadalmedina Málaga
- Ceuta · river mouth sector Ceuta, Ceuta
- Plage almina شاطئ ألمينا Ceuta, Ceuta
Data quality
- Data set
- Alboran 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.
