Heacham

Stubborn Sand

Shore
Deep water 2.1 km out

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

Fish here

Also caught

Plaice Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Dab May–Nov
Smelt Nov–Mar

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

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Kings Lynn South Quay Gsm and Wells 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.

Science says

Other good times

Hardy estuary flatfish that follows the flood tide up creeks and channels.

Suggested baits

Peeler crab
Ragworm
Lugworm

Thu 15 Oct · 17:30–19:30
Good · 66
Good season in October · Fresh SSW 12 mph · 3h into the flood · Dusk · Mid tides · Slight (0.4 m waves) · Sea 15.7°C

About flounderNo legal minimum size hereA flatfish, usually with its eyes on the right side.

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.

TodayWed 14 OctSprings
1. Low04:411.1 m03:35–05:47
2. High08:535.4 m08:15–09:30
3. Low17:141.1 m16:22–18:07