Open the ground on the map together with the wind, wave and water temperature layers.
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18 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
18Top species here in October
- Gilthead seabream 96/100
- Pompano 96/100
- Bluefish 94/100
- Common two-banded seabream 92/100
- White seabream 92/100
- Comber 92/100
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 · 96
Mentioned locally
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Gilthead seabream Very good · 96
Mentioned locally
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Comber Very good · 92
Recorded here
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Shi drum Very good · 89
Recorded nearby
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European barracuda Very good · 83
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Painted comber Very good · 80
Recorded here
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Peacock wrasse Very good · 80
Recorded here
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Mediterranean horse mackerel Very good · 79
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Mediterranean parrotfish Very good · 76
Recorded here
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Common sole Very good · 73
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Atlantic horse mackerel Very good · 72
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Blotched picarel Good · 69
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Picarel Good · 69
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Grass goby Good · 69
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Greater weever Good · 68
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Marbled spinefoot Good · 68
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Greater amberjack Weak · 38
Mentioned locally
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John Dory
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
Clear · visibility ≈ 8.8 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 clear
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Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work
First: Shrimp
Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic
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Pompano Lure first, natural also works
First: Feathered spoon · Colour: Blue-green back, Silver, White
Also: Sardine, Squid, Korean worm, Metal jig
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Bluefish Lure
First: Stickbait · Colour: Clear, Silver, Blue-green back
Also: Horse mackerel, Garfish, Picarel, Spoon
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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
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)
- 14.1 JJan
- 13.4 FFeb
- 13.6 MMar
- 15 AApr
- 18 MMay
- 21.7 JJun
- 24.4 JJul
- 25.1 AAug
- 23.1 SSep
- 20.4 OOct
- 17.8 NNov
- 15.6 DDec
Oxygen (mg/L)
- 7.6
- 7.8
- 7.9
- 8.1
- 8
- 7.5
- 7
- 6.8
- 6.9
- 7.1
- 7.3
- 7.5
Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.
Other grounds nearby
- Rio della Lepre Bonassola, La Spezia
- Torrente Petronio Sestri Levante
- Torrente Pastanelli Monterosso al Mare, La Spezia
- Lavagna · beach sector Lavagna
- Vernazza · river mouth sector Vernazza, La Spezia
- Rupinaro Chiavari
- La Spezia · river mouth sector La Spezia, La Spezia
- Santa Margherita Ligure · pier sector Santa Margherita Ligure
Data quality
- Data set
- Ligurian 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.
