Crook Ness · Tidefinder

Crook Ness · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tonight
04:30–07:00
85Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Springs
Bass, Whiting, Thornback ray, CodLight SW 8 mph
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: 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 SW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.1°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Friday morning
05:00–07:00
80Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
Whiting, Thornback ray, BassLight W 7 mph
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: 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: Light W 7 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 14.1°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday evening
19:00–20:30
79Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
Thornback ray, Whiting, BassLight SW 11 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: 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: Light SW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.2°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Friday evening
19:00–20:30
78Good
- 4h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
Thornback ray, WhitingLight WNW 7 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: Light WNW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.1°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.5°C.
How we score