Middledown Gate

Barney Bank

Cod at Middledown Gate · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow morning
07:30–09:00
54Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight N 4 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Harbour Beach1.2 km
  - Ireland Sands1.3 km
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 N 4 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 17.0°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:30–19:00
53Fair
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight NNE 6 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Harbour Beach1.2 km
  - Ireland Sands1.3 km
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodCod 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 NNE 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 17.0°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Sunday morning
07:30–09:30
52Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight NE 9 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Harbour Beach1.2 km
  - Ireland Sands1.3 km
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 NE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.8°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tuesday afternoon
16:30–19:00
50Fair
- 4h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight ESE 5 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Harbour Beach1.2 km
  - Ireland Sands1.3 km
Why this time?
Tide: 4h 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 ESE 5 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 16.4°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Thursday evening
18:00–19:00
50Fair
- 2h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight WSW 11 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Harbour Beach1.2 km
  - Ireland Sands1.3 km
Why this time?
Tide: 2h 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 WSW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.4 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.3°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score

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