Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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15 Catalogue species
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10 Suitable techniques
- Not checked on site
A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.
Not checked on site
Species in the catalogue
15Top species here in October
- Pollack 92/100
- European seabass 90/100
- Atlantic horse mackerel 82/100
- Atlantic cod 82/100
- European flounder 81/100
- European squid 78/100
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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European seabass Very good · 90
In regional literature
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Atlantic cod Very good · 82
Targeted locally
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 82
Recorded here
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European flounder Very good · 81
Mentioned locally
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Atlantic mackerel Very good · 72
In regional literature
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Common sole Very good · 72
Recorded here
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Thornback ray Very good · 72
In regional literature
- Common dab Very good · 71 Mentioned locally
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Thicklip grey mullet Good · 65
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Garfish Good · 62
Recorded here
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Tub gurnard Good · 60
In regional literature
- European plaice Good · 54 In regional literature
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Turbot Weak · 38
In regional literature
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Small-spotted catshark
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Whiting
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
· 10
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
Bombarda/Bubble Float · Surface trolling
Casting a light bait or lure far with a clear/bubble float
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Tackle recipes
Sabiki Rig · Sabiki / multi-hook rig
A multi-hook feathered rig for shoaling fish
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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
Eging · Squid and cuttlefish fishing
Fishing for cephalopods with egi-type lures
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Tackle recipes
LRF · Light Rock Fishing
Small and medium shore species on light lures of about 1 – 12 g
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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
Getting to the ground
Facilities nearby according to map records
| Facility | Map record | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency services 999 / 112 | 999 / 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
Waves/tide and slippery shore
Suggested precaution Check tides, the marine forecast, local signs and IFCA byelaws
Physical profile
- Habitat
- A5.25
- Bottom
- Nearby seabed (JNCC): clean sand; shore bottom not measured
Shore types
- Cove / inner bay
- Cliff / steep shore
Bottom
- 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 October
Very murky · visibility ≈ 0.9 m
Month by month
- JJan
- FFeb
- MMar
- AApr
- MMay
- JJun
- JJul
- AAug
- SSep
- OOct
- NNov
- DDec
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 October the water here is usually very murky
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Pollack Natural bait
First: Sand eel
Also: Ragworm, Mackerel, Jighead + shad, Hard minnow
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European seabass Natural bait
First: Sardine
Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow
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Atlantic horse mackerel Natural bait
First: Shrimp
Also: Diopatra tube worm, Squid, Sabiki rig, LRF micro soft plastic
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Atlantic cod Natural bait
First: Mussel
Also: Lugworm, Peeler crab, Squid, Metal jig
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)
- 6.7 JJan
- 6.1 FFeb
- 6.6 MMar
- 8.2 AApr
- 10.8 MMay
- 13.5 JJun
- 15.6 JJul
- 16.4 AAug
- 15.5 SSep
- 13.5 OOct
- 11 NNov
- 8.5 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 10
- 10.2
- 10.2
- 10
- 9.4
- 8.8
- 8.3
- 8.1
- 8.1
- 8.4
- 8.9
- 9.5
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 8 mg/L (model bottom 11.4 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Harrington Harbour Cumberland
- Askam Pier Westmorland and Furness, Westmorland and Furness
- Ring Sands Lancaster, Lancashire
- Heysham Head Lancaster, Lancashire
- Heysham Harbour Lancaster, Lancashire
- Carling Stone Blackpool, Blackpool
- Crusader Bank Fylde, Lancashire
- St Annes Pier Jetty Fylde, Lancashire
Data quality
- Data set
- Irish 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.
