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Top pick this week
Tuesday evening
17:30–19:00
80Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting, Bass, Thin-lipped mulletLight NW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.1 km
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.1 km
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: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
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 NW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.9°CComfortable between 5 and 24°C, best around 13.88°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:30–19:00
79Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass, Whiting, Thin-lipped mulletLight ESE 10 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.1 km
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
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 ESE 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 17.0°CComfortable between 5 and 24°C, best around 13.88°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday evening
17:30–19:00
79Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting, BassLight SW 5 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.1 km
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: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
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 SW 5 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 16.6°CComfortable between 5 and 24°C, best around 13.88°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Wednesday evening
18:00–19:00
73Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting, BassFresh WNW 14 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.1 km
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: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
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 WNW 14 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.7°CComfortable between 5 and 24°C, best around 13.88°C.
How we score
5th best this week
This evening
17:30–18:00
68Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thin-lipped mullet, BassFresh NNE 16 mph
Where they're caught
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.1 km
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.1 km
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
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 NNE 16 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 17.3°CComfortable between 5 and 24°C, best around 13.88°C.
How we score

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