Queen's Bay / Loch Staosnaig · Tidefinder

Queen's Bay / Loch Staosnaig · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday morning
06:30–09:30
76Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Whiting, BassLight ENE 7 mph
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: DawnMany 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 ENE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.7°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.375°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Friday morning
07:00–09:00
71Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Bass, WhitingFresh WNW 14 mph
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: DawnMany 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 WNW 14 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.8°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.375°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tomorrow morning
06:30–08:30
68Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Bass, WhitingLight WSW 10 mph
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: DawnMany 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: Light WSW 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Very rough (3.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.9°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.375°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Sunday evening
17:30–18:00
65Good
- 3h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Light SSE 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbFish 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: 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 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.6°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.375°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:30–18:00
64Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh WSW 17 mph
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: 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: Fresh WSW 17 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Very rough (3.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.9°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.375°C.
How we score