Muchalls Shore

Muchalls

Thornback ray at Muchalls Shore · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
This evening
17:00–19:00
70Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight SW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Skatie Shore3.2 km
  - Stonehaven Beach5.5 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DuskFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light SW 7 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 12.8°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow morning
07:30–09:00
66Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight WSW 6 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Skatie Shore3.2 km
  - Stonehaven Beach5.5 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DawnFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light WSW 6 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 12.8°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Friday morning
10:30–13:30
63Fair
- 5h into the flood
- Daylight
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight NW 5 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Skatie Shore3.2 km
  - Stonehaven Beach5.5 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DaylightFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: Mid tidesModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light NW 5 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 12.6°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Thursday morning
10:00–13:00
61Fair
- 5h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight W 8 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Skatie Shore3.2 km
  - Stonehaven Beach5.5 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DaylightFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light W 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.7°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tomorrow evening
18:00–19:00
60Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayFresh SE 12 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Skatie Shore3.2 km
  - Stonehaven Beach5.5 km
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DuskFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Fresh SE 12 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.8°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score

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