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Oosterschelde

Sea, from shore  Zeeland · 05:12 - 20:28

Oosterschelde is a coastal fishing spot in Zeeland. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Atlantic Mackerel, European Flounder and European Seabass.

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Mackerel Active through the day, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
24°
Thu
80%
20°
Fri
87%
22°
Sat
88%
25°
Sun
79%
30°
Mon
89%
21°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
23°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
9.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:27–06:27 Day 06:27–19:13 Dusk 19:13–21:13

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:11–06:11 Major period 16:11–18:11 Minor period 21:16–22:46 Minor period 11:36–13:06

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

13:00
30°
14:00
29°
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28°
16:00
27°
17:00
25°
18:00
25°
19:00
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22°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
78%
Active through the day, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
63%
Active through the day, peak season.
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European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
59%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
4%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range, off season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Atlantic Mackerel, European Flounder, European Seabass and Atlantic Cod.

Atlantic Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a sabiki rig for atlantic mackerel, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for atlantic mackerel at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Spoon for atlantic mackerel: Small shiny spoon.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, shiny and white for atlantic mackerel.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Eastern Scheldt is a former estuary in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands, between Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen on the north and Noord-Beveland and Zuid-Beveland on the south. It also features the largest national park in the Netherlands, founded in 2002.

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More waters nearby

Oosterschelde Netherlands · 3.9 km away Westerschelde Netherlands · 28.3 km away Schelde Netherlands · 35.5 km away Slufter Netherlands · 42.4 km away Hollandsch Diep Netherlands · 46.7 km away Oude Maas Netherlands · 52.7 km away Hollandsch Diep Netherlands · 54.1 km away Dordtsche Kil Netherlands · 55.1 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Oosterschelde?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Mackerel, European Flounder, European Seabass and Atlantic Cod.

Do you need a fishing license at Oosterschelde?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Oosterschelde?

Atlantic Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jul-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Oosterschelde right now?

Right now Atlantic Mackerel is the most likely catch, at about 56%.