Queen's Bay / Loch Staosnaig

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Whiting at Queen's Bay / Loch Staosnaig · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Thursday night
02:30–05:30
63Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Bright moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight NNW 2 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Bright moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light NNW 2 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 13.3°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday night
02:00–05:00
62Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Bright moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight WSW 5 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Bright moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light WSW 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
3rd best this week
Tuesday night
04:00–04:30
52Fair
- 5h into the flood
- Bright moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingFresh NNW 19 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Bright moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Fresh NNW 19 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (1.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.

Queen's Bay / Loch Staosnaig

Queen's Bay / Loch Staosnaig

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