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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5 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
- European flounder 85/100
- European seabass 84/100
- Common sole 84/100
- Atlantic cod 77/100
- Striped red mullet 76/100
- Common dab 75/100
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 flounder Very good · 85
Mentioned locally
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European seabass Very good · 84
Targeted locally
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Common sole Very good · 84
Targeted locally
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Atlantic cod Very good · 77
Targeted locally
- Common dab Very good · 75 Targeted locally
- European plaice Very good · 70 Recorded here
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Thornback ray Good · 68
Mentioned locally
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Atlantic horse mackerel Good · 62
Recorded here
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Tub gurnard Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Turbot Not recommended this month
Recorded here
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Thicklip grey mullet
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Atlantic mackerel
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Garfish
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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
· 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.
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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
Bottom Fishing · Classic bottom rig
Holding a weighted natural-bait rig on the bottom
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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
Tide, rip currents and conflicts with swimmers
Suggested precaution Check tides, the marine forecast, local signs and IFCA byelaws
Physical profile
- Habitat
- A5.27
- Bottom
- Nearby seabed (JNCC): clean sand; shore bottom not measured
Shore types
- Sandy beach
Bottom
- Sand and gravel
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 ≈ 0.6 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 very murky
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European flounder Natural bait
First: Horse mackerel
Also: Shrimp, Ragworm, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic
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European seabass Natural bait
First: Sardine
Also: Shrimp, Cuttlefish, Squid, Hard minnow
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Common sole Natural bait
First: Sardine
Also: Diopatra tube worm, Mud shrimp, Imported ragworm, Soft shrimp
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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)
- 6.6 JJan
- 5.7 FFeb
- 5.9 MMar
- 7.6 AApr
- 10.1 MMay
- 13.1 JJun
- 15.7 JJul
- 17.3 AAug
- 16.5 SSep
- 14.3 OOct
- 11.3 NNov
- 8.4 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 9
- 9.3
- 9.3
- 9.3
- 8.8
- 8.2
- 7.7
- 7.3
- 7.2
- 7.5
- 8
- 8.6
Lowest oxygen at the bottom 7.2 mg/L (model bottom 20 m).
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Great Yarmouth Outer Harbour Great Yarmouth
- North Pier Extension East Suffolk, Suffolk
- Robin Friend North Norfolk
- Gun Hill King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Old Hunstanton Lighthouse King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Harwich Maritime Museum Tendring, Essex
- Landguard Point East Suffolk, Suffolk
- The Naze Tendring, Essex
Data quality
- Data set
- North 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.
