🎣 Bite factors right now
🐟 Bite by fish species today City water →
| Fish | Score | Activity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐠 Cod | 8/10 | Comfortable water — hunting spells in the morning and towards evening | |
| 🐟 Haddock | 8/10 | Comfortable water — confident bites near piers and breakwaters | |
| 🐟 Flounder | 8/10 | Water in the comfort zone — schools feed along the shore | |
| 🐠 Wolffish | 8/10 | Water in the comfort zone — predators active near drop-offs and capes | |
| 🐟 Herring | 8/10 | Comfortable water — confident bites near piers and breakwaters |
📅 Bite this week Weekly weather →
📍 Where to fish in Botsford
🧮 How we score the bite
❓ Frequently asked questions
Where is the best fishing in Botsford?
Main waters in Botsford: Barents Sea (water +10°). Water temperature and forecast — on each water body page.
What fish are biting in Botsford in August?
Best computed scores today: cod (8/10) and haddock (8/10); the reason is overcast weather — predator time. Third comes flounder (8/10).
Is the cod biting today?
Yes — score 8/10, the bite is good. Main factor — overcast weather — predator time. Overall day score in Botsford — 8/10.
Which day this week is best for fishing?
Best computed day — Tue 18.08: score 9/10, precipitation chance 17%. The full day-by-day picture is in the “Bite this week” block.
Does the moon affect the bite?
Yes, moderately: the moon phase gives up to 2 points out of 10. Today is lunar day 6 (waxing): contribution 1.5 of 2 for peaceful fish and 1.5 of 2 for predators — a decent time for peaceful fish. Lunar calendar →
What is the water like in Barents Sea?
Now the water in Barents Sea is around +10°. By the model, by the end of the week the water will stay about the same. Water in Barents Sea →
Fishing bite forecast in Botsford — in detail
The bite forecast is computed from real weather data for Botsford: atmospheric pressure and its dynamics, wind, cloud cover, precipitation, moon phase and water temperature — Barents Sea. Each species gets its own score: for peaceful sea species (haddock, flounder, herring) comfortable water temperature and steady pressure matter most, for predators (cod, wolffish) — light, waves and season. The score is recomputed with every weather update, so morning and evening forecasts may differ.
It is a computed model, not a guarantee of catch: local terrain, groundbait and skill matter no less than weather. See also water temperature in Botsford, the weekly weather forecast and the lunar calendar.