An Tràigh-lochain · Tidefinder

An Tràigh-lochain · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow evening
19:30–21:00
77Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Springs
Bass, Thornback rayLight WNW 13 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: 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: SpringsBigger 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 13 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.8°CComfortable between 8 and 22°C, best around 14.4°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Friday morning
06:00–07:30
71Good
- 4h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
Thornback ray, BassFresh W 16 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 W 16 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.6°CComfortable between 8 and 22°C, best around 14.4°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday evening
20:00–23:00
71Good
- 4h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Thornback ray, BassLight S 5 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: 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 S 5 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 13.5°CComfortable between 8 and 22°C, best around 14.4°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Thursday morning
05:30–07:30
69Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
BassFresh SW 17 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: 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 17 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (1.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.8°CComfortable between 8 and 22°C, best around 14.4°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Friday evening
19:30–22:00
69Good
- 4h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
Thornback rayFresh NNW 22 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 22 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 13.4°CComfortable between 8 and 22°C, best around 14.4°C.
How we score