Burnham-on-Crouch Quay

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Thin-lipped mullet at Burnham-on-Crouch Quay · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Wednesday morning
07:30–10:30
75Good
- Around high water
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thin-lipped mulletLight NNE 4 mph, offshore
Where they're caught
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Wallasea Island1.1 km
  - South Fambridge9.6 km
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterMullet move up with the flood and feed around high water.
Light: DaylightA daytime fish that you can often see feeding.
Tide size: NeapsNot fussy about tide size.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light NNE 4 mph, offshoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 15.2°CComfortable between 12 and 24°C, best around 18°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
This afternoon
15:00–18:00
73Good
- 1h into the ebb
- Daylight
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thin-lipped mulletLight NNW 11 mph, offshore
Where they're caught
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Wallasea Island1.1 km
  - South Fambridge9.6 km
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbMullet move up with the flood and feed around high water.
Light: DaylightA daytime fish that you can often see feeding.
Tide size: Mid tidesNot fussy about tide size.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light NNW 11 mph, offshoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 16.5°CComfortable between 12 and 24°C, best around 18°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday morning
09:00–11:30
69Good
- 5h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thin-lipped mulletFresh SW 15 mph, onshore
Where they're caught
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Wallasea Island1.1 km
  - South Fambridge9.6 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodMullet move up with the flood and feed around high water.
Light: DaylightA daytime fish that you can often see feeding.
Tide size: NeapsNot fussy about tide size.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Fresh SW 15 mph, onshoreStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Flat calm (0.0 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 15.1°CComfortable between 12 and 24°C, best around 18°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tuesday morning
07:00–09:00
68Good
- Around high water
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thin-lipped mulletLight E 11 mph, cross-shore
Where they're caught
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Wallasea Island1.1 km
  - South Fambridge9.6 km
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterMullet move up with the flood and feed around high water.
Light: DawnA daytime fish that you can often see feeding.
Tide size: NeapsNot fussy about tide size.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light E 11 mph, cross-shoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 15.4°CComfortable between 12 and 24°C, best around 18°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tomorrow afternoon
16:00–17:00
66Good
- 5h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thin-lipped mulletFresh N 15 mph, offshore
Where they're caught
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Wallasea Island1.1 km
  - South Fambridge9.6 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodMullet move up with the flood and feed around high water.
Light: DaylightA daytime fish that you can often see feeding.
Tide size: NeapsNot fussy about tide size.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Fresh N 15 mph, offshoreStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 16.3°CComfortable between 12 and 24°C, best around 18°C.
How we score

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