Burnham-on-Crouch

Burnham-on-Crouch Quay

Shore
Faces S
Mud
Deep water close in

Town quay on the River Crouch, about 9 km up from the mouth, with the main channel close in.

Fish here

Also caught

Eel May–Oct

Location is approximate. Check access and safety locally before you go.

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Southend and Heybridge tide gauges either side. Heights are above the year's lowest tide. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Science says

Other good times

Hardy estuary flatfish that follows the flood tide up creeks and channels.

Suggested baits

Peeler crab
Ragworm
Lugworm

Mon 19 Oct · 02:00–05:00
Good · 67
Good season in October · Light N 8 mph, offshore · 3h into the flood · Dark · Neaps · Slight (0.7 m waves) · Sea 15.7°C

About flounderNo legal minimum size hereA flatfish, usually with its eyes on the right side.

Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodayThu 15 OctMid tides
1. High03:344.7 m02:58–04:10
2. Low09:080.8 m07:49–10:26
3. High15:504.7 m15:14–16:27
4. Low