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Thornback ray at Traigh nam Faoghailean · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Thursday night
02:30–05:30
71Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight W 7 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed 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 7 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 11.6°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday night
02:00–05:00
69Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight SSW 5 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed 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 SSW 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.6°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday afternoon
16:30–19:30
68Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight W 10 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DuskFeed 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 W 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.3°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tuesday night
01:30–04:30
67Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayLight NW 12 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed 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 NW 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.8°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Friday night
03:00–06:00
67Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback rayFresh SW 16 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed 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: Fresh SW 16 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.0°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score

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