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Side Lighthouse

Manavgat · Antalya Mediterranean

Cape/headland
Satellite image of the area around Side Lighthouse
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 · 12

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.

  • Bolognese · Trotting in current

    Controlled float trotting with a long telescopic rod

    Tackle recipes

  • Bombarda/Bubble Float · Surface trolling

    Casting a light bait or lure far with a clear/bubble float

    Tackle recipes

  • Sabiki Rig · Sabiki / multi-hook rig

    A multi-hook feathered rig for shoaling fish

    Tackle recipes

  • Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig

    Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom

    Tackle recipes

  • Eging · Squid and cuttlefish fishing

    Fishing for cephalopods with egi-type lures

    Tackle recipes

  • LRF · Light Rock Fishing

    Small and medium shore species on light lures of about 1 – 12 g

    Tackle recipes

  • Rock Fishing · Natural-bait fishing from rocks

    Heavy natural-bait bottom or float fishing on rocky/cliff shores

    Tackle recipes

  • Float Fishing · Float fishing

    Presenting the bait at a set water layer

    Tackle recipes

  • Shore Jigging · Shore jigging

    Searching far and deep water with metal jigs

    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

residential road · about 10 m

Strong 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 name recorded No name recorded ≈ 1.27 km
Toilet No name recorded No name recorded ≈ 227 m
Food and drink Orfoz Restaurant & Lounge Bar Orfoz Restaurant & Lounge Bar ≈ 110 m
Public transport Bus stop · Dolmuş durağı Bus stop · Dolmuş durağı ≈ 545 m
Pharmacy No name recorded No name recorded ≈ 174 m

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

Source details
  • Parking · OSM 1534921250 (parking)
  • Toilet · OSM 1462322437 (toilet)
  • Food and drink · OSM 431446426 (restaurant)
  • Public transport · OSM 4772782457 (bus_stop)
  • Pharmacy · OSM 7110666529 (pharmacy)

The access evidence is derived from map data; actual right of way and private property were not verified on site.

Take care on site

Falls, rock, wave sweep and the return route

Suggested precaution Non-slip ankle boots; life jacket; do not go alone

Physical profile · 0–15 m

Habitat
rock
Bottom
Natural rock; crevices and boulders
Shore slope
Medium–high
Wave exposure
Medium–high
Current
Medium
Depth band
0–15 m modelled band
Vegetation and algae
Macroalgae likely
Freshwater influence
Low

Shore types

  • Breakwater / jetty
  • Headland
  • Channel / strait link
  • Inside harbours
  • Harbour mouth

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 ≈ 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. 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

  • Marbled spinefoot Natural bait

    First: Seaweed

    Also: Shrimp

  • Silver-cheeked toadfish Lure

    First: Spoon · Colour: Pink, White, Red

    Also: Metal jig, Jighead + soft swimbait

  • Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Shrimp

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

  • 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)

  1. 17.8 J
  2. 17 F
  3. 17 M
  4. 18.1 A
  5. 21.2 M
  6. 24.9 J
  7. 27.8 J
  8. 28.9 A
  9. 27.8 S
  10. 25.1 O
  11. 22 N
  12. 19.5 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 7.1
  2. 7.2
  3. 7.3
  4. 7.4
  5. 7.4
  6. 7.1
  7. 6.8
  8. 6.6
  9. 6.6
  10. 6.7
  11. 6.8
  12. 6.9

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 Side Lighthouse where you can camp, ordered by their distance to the ground.

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Other grounds nearby

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Data quality

Data set
Around a cape/lighthouse
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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