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Lilstock

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Overview Forecast

Shore
Faces N
Rock, sand
No deep water nearby

Boulder beach and reefs on the Somerset shore of the Bristol Channel. A well-known smoothhound venue, with cod and whiting in winter.

Fish here

BassPeak nowNot yet confirmed
Thornback rayIn seasonNot yet confirmed
SmoothhoundMay–SepNot yet confirmed
WhitingPeak nowNot yet confirmed
Dover soleIn seasonNot yet confirmed
Flounder

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

Nearby

In season

Not yet confirmed

Thin-lipped mulletIn seasonNot yet confirmed

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No overflows discharging within 5 km · updated 15 min ago

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Tide times for WatchetThe week's highs and lows, 10 km away

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Today

Worth a try tonight

22:00–01:00

64Fair

3h into the flood
Part moon
Neaps

Thornback ray, Flounder, Whiting, Dover sole

Why this time, and the rest of the week

Weather at 23:00

Cloudy, 7° (feels 5°)at 23:00

Rain 0% · Wind SSE 5 mph · Waves 0.3 m · 1020 hPa, falling

ComfortWrap upFeels like 5°: dry, but cold once you stop moving.
FishableWind off your backSSE 5 mph from behind you: calm, clear water and an easy cast.
LightDarkFish feed close in after dark; take a headtorch and fish by feel.

Today's tides

FallingLow water 19:02, in 1 h 6 minNeap tides

High00:077.3 m23:12–01:01
Low06:023.2 m05:09–06:54
High12:517.3 m11:54–13:49
Low19:023.4 m18:03–20:02

Best times to fish this week

Top pick this week
Thursday afternoon
13:30–16:30
69Good
- 3h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thin-lipped mullet, FlounderLight WSW 7 mph, cross-shore
Where they're caught
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DaylightMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light WSW 7 mph, cross-shoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.0°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.
2nd best this week
Saturday afternoon
14:30–17:00
65Good
- 4h into the flood
- Daylight
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
3rd best this week
Tonight
22:00–01:00
64Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
4th best this week
Saturday evening
17:30–19:00
63Fair
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
5th best this week
Tomorrow morning
11:00–14:00
61Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Every good time this week, by fish

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Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Fresh SSE 21 mph, offshore

Why this time?

Tide: 4h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DaylightMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Fresh SSE 21 mph, offshoreStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.5°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.

Thornback ray, Flounder, Whiting, Dover soleLight SSE 5 mph, offshore

Where they're caught

Thornback rayExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
FlounderExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
WhitingExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Dover soleExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.

Why this time?

Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light SSE 5 mph, offshoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.

BassStrong SSE 24 mph, offshore

Where they're caught

BassExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Kilve Beach3.1 km

Why this time?

Tide: 5h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Strong SSE 24 mph, offshoreStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.5°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.

Thin-lipped mulletFresh WNW 13 mph, cross-shore

Where they're caught

Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.

Why this time?

Tide: 4h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DaylightMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Fresh WNW 13 mph, cross-shoreStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Flat calm (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.1°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:42
Sunset: 18:11
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Sky: Light drizzle, 7–13°, rain 39%
Wind: ESE 4–18 mph, gusts 30
Waves: Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.4°C

Water: Sea 15.3°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.