Hythe Pier

Hythe

Hythe Pier · Tidefinder

Pier
Deep water 0.4 km out

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

Fish here

Also caught

Golden grey mullet Jun–Oct
Garfish May–Sep
Pouting Nov–Mar
Mackerel Jun–Sep

Our predictions from the Woolston gauge, 1 km away. 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

RisingHigh water 14:17, in 3 h 32 minMid tides

High02:543.9 m01:07–04:41
Low07:360.9 m07:07–08:05
High14:173.9 m13:25–15:10
Low19:540.9 m19:24–20:24

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

Ragworm for bass, flounder, thin-lipped mullet
Peeler crab for bass, flounder
Sandeel for bass
Squid for bass
Lures for bass

No other good times this week.

Tide times for HytheThe week's highs and lows, 1 km away

Water quality

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No overflows discharging within 5 km · updated 7 min ago

Data: Southern 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.

Bill's Bait & Tackle3.3 km away
Tue–Fri 09:00–17:00 · Sat 08:00–17:00 · Sun 08:00–12:00 · Mon closed
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Fishing Tackle Home Stores7.4 km away
68 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2HZ
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Parker Baits14.2 km away
Southampton, SO32 2AH
Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00
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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. High02:543.9 m01:07–04:41
2. Low07:360.9 m07:07–08:05
3. High14:173.9 m13:25–15:10
4. Low19:54

Top pick this week
Tuesday evening
17:00–19:30
80Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Bass, Flounder, Thin-lipped mulletLight E 7 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: 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 E 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.3°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 14.857142857142858°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday evening
17:30–20:30
80Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Bass, FlounderLight E 3 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: 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 E 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.3°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 14.857142857142858°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Monday evening
17:00–19:00
79Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Bass, Thin-lipped mulletLight NE 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h 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 NE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.2°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 14.857142857142858°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Sunday evening
17:30–19:00
74Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
Bass, Thin-lipped mulletLight NNE 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterFish 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: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.5°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 14.857142857142858°C.
How we score