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Oosterschelde

Sea, from shore  Zeeland · 04:26 - 21:05

Oosterschelde on the coast in Zeeland. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:41–05:41 Day 05:41–19:50 Dusk 19:50–21:50

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

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Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
36%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Flounder
European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
31%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees.
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European Seabass
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
28%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Atlantic Cod
Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
5%
Active through the day, water outside its comfort range, off season.
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About the fishing here

Oosterschelde is a coastal fishing spot in Zeeland. The fishing here is from the shore.

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.

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.
Lure Spoon for atlantic mackerel: Small shiny spoon.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, shiny and white for atlantic mackerel.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

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

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Oosterschelde

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

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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 36%.