Fishing bite forecast in South Shields
🎣 Bite factors right now
🐟 Bite by fish species today City water →
| Fish | Score | Activity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐟 Horse mackerel | 4/10 | Downpour and thunder kill the bite — better to wait it out | |
| 🐟 Mackerel | 4/10 | Downpour and thunder kill the bite — better to wait it out | |
| 🐟 Flounder | 1/10 | Strong overheating — short feeding spells at dawn | |
| 🐠 Cod | 1/10 | Strong overheating — short feeding spells at dawn | |
| 🐟 Mullet | 4/10 | Downpour and thunder kill the bite — better to wait it out |
📅 Bite this week Weekly weather →
📍 Where to fish in South Shields
🧮 How we score the bite
❓ Frequently asked questions
Where is the best fishing in South Shields?
Main waters in South Shields: North Sea (water +19°). Water temperature and forecast — on each water body page.
What fish are biting in South Shields in August?
Best computed scores today: horse mackerel (4/10) and mackerel (4/10); the reason is comfortable water temperature (+19°). Third comes mullet (4/10).
Is the horse mackerel biting today?
Likely yes — score 4/10, the bite is moderate. Main factor — comfortable water temperature (+19°). Overall day score in South Shields — 4/10.
Which day this week is best for fishing?
Best computed day — Sun 23.08: score 8/10. 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 9 (waxing): contribution 1 of 2 for peaceful fish and 1 of 2 for predators — a neutral time. Lunar calendar →
What is the water like in North Sea?
Now the water in North Sea is around +19°. By the model, by the end of the week the water will cool by about 1°. Water in North Sea →
Fishing bite forecast in South Shields — in detail
The bite forecast is computed from real weather data for South Shields: atmospheric pressure and its dynamics, wind, cloud cover, precipitation, moon phase and water temperature — North Sea. Each species gets its own score: for peaceful sea species (horse mackerel, mackerel, flounder, mullet) comfortable water temperature and steady pressure matter most, for predators (cod) — 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 South Shields, the weekly weather forecast and the lunar calendar.