Dale Fort pier

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Cod at Dale Fort pier · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
This evening
18:00–21:00
52Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight NE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DarkBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light NE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.8 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.0°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow morning
06:30–09:30
52Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight ENE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DawnBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light ENE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 15.8°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tuesday afternoon
16:30–19:00
52Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight SSE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light SSE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.8 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 15.4°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tonight
01:00–04:00
49Poor
- 3h into the ebb
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight ENE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DarkBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light ENE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
5th best this week
Thursday morning
07:00–09:00
49Poor
- 3h into the ebb
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight W 10 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DawnBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light W 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.2 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 15.4°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score

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