Ouse · Tidefinder

Ouse · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday night
21:30–00:30
74Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Whiting, FlounderLight WNW 6 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: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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 WNW 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.4°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9.4°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Sunday night
23:00–01:30
65Good
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
WhitingFresh SSW 20 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: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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: Fresh SSW 20 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.4°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9.4°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Friday night
23:00–23:30
64Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh NNW 21 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: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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 NNW 21 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.5°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9.4°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tomorrow night
21:00–21:30
63Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
Fresh SW 15 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: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Dark, little moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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 SW 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Very rough (3.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.6°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9.4°C.
How we score