Braefoot Pier

Dalgety Bay

Braefoot Pier · Tidefinder

Pier
Deep water close in

Public pier listed on OpenStreetMap. Species and access haven't been checked yet.

Fish here

Also caught

Mackerel Jun–Oct
Dogfish May–Oct

Our predictions from the Leith gauge, 10 km away. Heights are above chart datum, as in tide tables. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 18:07, in 6 h 7 minMid tides

High05:565.2 m05:03–06:50
Low11:261.6 m10:24–12:28
High18:075.1 m17:15–19:00
Low23:361.6 m22:35–00:38

Science says

Other good times

Tides and conditions that suit the fish here, weighted towards what's in season.

In season here

Suggested baits here now

Squid for bass, whiting, cod
Peeler crab for bass, cod, flounder
Lugworm for whiting, cod, flounder

Tide times for Dalgety BayThe week's highs and lows, 2 km away

Water quality

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Sewage overflow stopped in the last 48 hours

Into Firth Of Forth, 2.4 km north-east · ran 10 min, Wed 14 Oct, 11:25–Wed 14 Oct, 11:35, stopped 24 h ago · Scottish Water

+5 more within 5 km

Updated 6 min ago. Data: © Scottish Water. Never part of our scores.

Nearby

Tackle & bait nearby

Distances are in a straight line, so check the route, especially across an estuary. Check opening times before you rely on them for bait.

The Fresh Fish Place7.4 km away
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Edinburgh Angling Centre8.2 km away
65 West Harbour Road, Edinburgh, EH5 1PW
Mon–Wed, Fri–Sat 09:00–17:30 · Thu 09:00–20:00 · Sun 09:00–17:00
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Deals on Reels8.7 km away
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Clubs that fish here

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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.

TodayThu 15 OctMid tides
1. High05:565.2 m05:03–06:50
2. Low11:261.6 m10:24–12:28
3. High18:075.1 m17:15–19:00
4. Low23:36

Top pick this week
Saturday evening
17:30–19:00
83Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Whiting, Bass, FlounderLight E 3 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: 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 E 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.2°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.1°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Sunday evening
17:30–19:00
83Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Whiting, Bass, FlounderLight E 3 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: 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 E 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.0°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.1°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Monday evening
17:30–19:00
82Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Whiting, Flounder, BassLight E 3 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: 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 E 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.0°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.1°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:30–19:00
81Excellent
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
Whiting, BassLight WNW 10 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: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
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 10 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 12.6°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.1°C.
How we score
5th best this week
This evening
18:00–19:00
74Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Mid tides
Bass, WhitingLight SW 11 mph
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: 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: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.8°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.1°C.
How we score