October shore fishing

Transition month: species mix can change quickly, so use current local reports alongside TideDeck conditions.

What to target from the UK shore in October

Bass, Cod, Mackerel, Plaice, Dover sole, Thornback ray, Flounder, Pollack, Ballan wrasse, Whiting, Lesser-spotted dogfish, Conger eel are among the species that may be relevant during October. Availability varies by region and conditions.

Planning a October session

Start with a TideDeck location page to check tide times, wind, rain and sea conditions. Then compare the species, bait and rig guides linked from this calendar page. Recent local reports remain valuable because seasonal changes do not occur on the same date every year.

Safety and conditions

Seasonal weather can change access and exposure quickly. Check the mark in person, allow for darkness and tide cut-offs, and use official warnings where relevant.

Species to research for October shore fishing

BassApr–Nov CodOct–Mar MackerelMay–Oct PlaiceMar–Oct Dover soleMay–Oct Thornback rayMar–Nov FlounderAll year; strongest autumn–winter PollackApr–Nov Ballan wrasseApr–Oct WhitingSep–Mar Lesser-spotted dogfishAll year Conger eelMay–Nov GarfishMay–Oct Grey mulletMay–Oct Black breamMay–Oct CoalfishSep–Apr DabAll year TurbotApr–Oct

Explore shore marks by region

Seasonal timing varies around the UK. Use a regional hub to narrow the 339-mark database before checking an individual location’s tides and conditions.

East Anglia32 TideDeck marks North East England27 TideDeck marks North West England20 TideDeck marks Northern Ireland18 TideDeck marks Scotland92 TideDeck marks Scottish Islands18 TideDeck marks South Coast34 TideDeck marks South East & Kent21 TideDeck marks South West & Bristol Channel43 TideDeck marks Wales34 TideDeck marks

October shore fishing guide