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Dover sole at Fossil Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow evening
18:30–21:30
69Good
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight NE 6 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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 NE 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 14.8°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow morning
06:00–09:00
67Good
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight NE 3 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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 NE 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.0 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water:
3rd best this week
Sunday evening
19:30–22:30
67Good
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight E 11 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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 E 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water:
4th best this week
Monday night
21:00–00:00
65Good
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight E 7 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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 E 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.0 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water:
5th best this week
Sunday morning
06:30–09:00
63Fair
- 2h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight NNE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DawnAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light NNE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 14.3°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
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