Smugglers Bay

Great Holland

Bass at Smugglers Bay · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tuesday evening
17:00–18:30
77Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight E 8 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DuskMost active around dawn and dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light E 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 14.7°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:00–18:30
76Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight ESE 8 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DuskMost active around dawn and dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light ESE 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 14.8°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday evening
17:30–18:30
70Good
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight WSW 8 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DuskMost active around dawn and dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light WSW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 14.3°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Wednesday evening
17:30–18:30
69Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight S 10 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DuskMost active around dawn and dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light S 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 14.7°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
5th best this week
This evening
17:00–18:00
67Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassFresh N 12 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DuskMost active around dawn and dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Fresh N 12 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 15.1°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score

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