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Dover sole at Corton Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tonight
21:00–00:00
67Good
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight NW 15 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gunton Sands<1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DarkAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light NW 15 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 16.5°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday evening
17:00–18:30
66Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight SW 8 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gunton Sands<1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DuskAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light SW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 14.9°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday evening
17:00–18:30
64Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleFresh S 14 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gunton Sands<1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DuskAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Fresh S 14 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 15.0°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Sunday night
23:00–00:30
60Fair
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight N 5 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gunton Sands<1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DarkAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light N 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.6 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
5th best this week
Tuesday night
00:30–03:00
59Fair
- 2h into the flood
- Bright moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight WSW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gunton Sands<1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DarkAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Moon: Bright moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light WSW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
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