Biana Bay

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Thornback ray at Biana Bay · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow evening
17:00–18:30
68Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight ESE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Preston Bay<1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DuskFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light ESE 7 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 14.9°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Thursday morning
07:00–10:00
67Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight SW 6 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Preston Bay<1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DawnFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light SW 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.5°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Wednesday morning
07:00–09:00
65Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight W 9 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Preston Bay<1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DawnFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light W 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.6°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tuesday evening
17:00–18:30
64Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight E 8 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Preston Bay<1 km
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DuskFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light E 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.7°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
5th best this week
This evening
17:00–18:30
62Fair
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayFresh N 14 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Preston Bay<1 km
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DuskFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Fresh N 14 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 15.1°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score

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