Skegness Pier

Skegness

Dover sole at Skegness Pier · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow morning
06:00–09:00
57Fair
- 2h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight N 3 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DawnAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light N 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 15.4°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday morning
07:30–09:00
51Fair
- Around low water
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight W 6 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: Around low waterSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DawnAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light W 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.8 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 15.1°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday morning
08:00–09:00
47Poor
- 5h into the ebb
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight WSW 9 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the ebbSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DawnAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light WSW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 14.9°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tuesday morning
06:30–07:00
45Poor
- Around low water
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Dover soleLight E 11 mph
Where they're caught
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: Around low waterSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DarkAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light E 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.

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