Lantic Bay

Polruan

Lantic Bay · Tidefinder

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Deep water close in

Beach listed on OpenStreetMap. Species and access haven't been checked yet.

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Also caught

Mackerel Jun–Oct
Pollack Sep–Feb
Ballan wrasse May–Oct
Common dogfish May–Nov

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

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Fowey and Plymouth 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.

Today's tides

FallingLow water 15:02, in 4 h 11 minMid tides

Low02:451.1 m01:59–03:32
High08:294.9 m07:25–09:32
Low15:021.2 m14:15–15:49
High20:434.6 m19:38–21:47

Science says

Other good times

Tides and conditions that suit the fish here, weighted towards what's in season.

In season here

Suggested baits here now

Squid for bass, whiting
Peeler crab for bass
Ragworm for bass
Sandeel for bass
Lures for bass

Sun 18 Oct · 07:30–09:00

Tide times for PolruanThe week's highs and lows, 2 km away

Water quality

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Sewage overflow stopped in the last 48 hours

Into River Fowey Estuary (E), 2.2 km west · ran 34 min, Wed 14 Oct, 09:14–Wed 14 Oct, 09:49, stopped 25 h ago · South West Water

+1 more within 5 km

Updated 12 min ago. Data: South West Water (CC BY 4.0). Never part of our scores.

Nearby

Tackle & bait nearby

Distances are in a straight line, so check the route, especially across an estuary. Check opening times before you rely on them for bait.

Lowen-Chy Angling12.2 km away
63,67 Clifden Road, St Austell, PL25 4PB
Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00 · Sun closed
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TJ's Fishing and Darts Supplies13.7 km away
16b Truro Road, St Austell, PL25 5JB
Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 09:30–17:00 · Wed, Sun closed
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Clubs that fish here

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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. Low02:451.1 m01:59–03:32
2. High08:294.9 m07:25–09:32
3. Low15:021.2 m14:15–15:49
4. High20:43

Top pick this week
Tomorrow evening
18:00–19:00
89Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
Whiting, BassLight NNW 14 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: 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: Light NNW 14 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow morning
07:30–09:00
85Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Bass, WhitingLight NW 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: Light NW 14 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.7°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
This evening
17:30–19:00
83Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
Bass, WhitingFresh SSW 19 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: 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 SSW 19 mphStrong 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 16.8°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Saturday morning
07:30–09:00
83Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Bass, WhitingLight NNE 9 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: 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 NNE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.5°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Saturday evening
18:00–19:00
80Excellent
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingLight NNE 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h 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: 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 NNE 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.5°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score