Blackpool Central Pier

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Flounder at Blackpool Central Pier · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Thursday evening
17:00–20:00
73Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
FlounderLight S 8 mph
Where they're caught
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DuskFeed day and night.
Tide size: NeapsSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light S 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.3°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Friday morning
06:00–09:00
72Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
FlounderLight NE 10 mph
Where they're caught
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DawnFeed day and night.
Tide size: Mid tidesSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light NE 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.3°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tonight
00:00–03:00
69Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
FlounderLight NE 8 mph
Where they're caught
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DarkFeed day and night.
Tide size: NeapsSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light NE 8 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 14.2°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tuesday night
04:30–07:00
69Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
FlounderLight ESE 5 mph
Where they're caught
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DarkFeed day and night.
Tide size: NeapsSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light ESE 5 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 13.7°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Thursday morning
05:00–08:00
69Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
FlounderLight SSW 9 mph
Where they're caught
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFlounders ride the first half of the flood up the estuary to feed.
Light: DarkFeed day and night.
Tide size: NeapsSteady mid-sized tides are easiest to fish.
Season: Good season in OctoberAll year in estuaries, a little quieter in high summer.
Wind: Light SSW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.3°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 10°C.
How we score

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