South Fambridge

Shore
Faces N
Mud
No deep water nearby

Riverside on the upper Crouch at the old ferry crossing to North Fambridge.

Fish here

Also caught

Eel May–Nov
Dogfish Jun–Nov

Local anglers also report thornback ray here, though our data rates it as rare. Shown alongside the science, not in the scores.

Location is approximate. Check access and safety locally before you go.

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Heybridge and Southend tide gauges either side. Heights are above the year's lowest tide. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Science says

Other good times

Hardy estuary flatfish that follows the flood tide up creeks and channels.

Suggested baits

Peeler crab
Ragworm
Lugworm

Sun 18 Oct · 14:30–17:00
Good · 68
Good season in October · Light NE 11 mph, onshore · 3h into the flood · Daylight · Neaps · Slight (0.6 m waves) · Sea 15.8°C

About flounderNo legal minimum size hereA flatfish, usually with its eyes on the right side.

Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodayWed 14 OctSprings
1. High03:024.7 m02:29–03:35
2. Low08:370.8 m07:08–10:06
3. High15:144.7 m14:39–15:50