Whiting at Tràigh Mheilein · Tidefinder

Whiting at Tràigh Mheilein · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Friday evening
18:30–21:00
86Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
WhitingLight N 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: Mid tidesBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light N 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Friday morning
06:00–08:00
81Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
WhitingLight W 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light W 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday morning
07:30–09:30
78Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
WhitingLight SSW 3 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DawnCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light SSW 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Saturday evening
20:30–21:00
75Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
WhitingLight SSW 4 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light SSW 4 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score