Sea bass fishing at the end of the season: focus on shore trips!

The end of the season is one of the best times to fish for sea bass from the shore. © Benjamin Le Provost

Sea bass fishing at the end of the season is exciting. The behaviour of the fish changes, offering shore anglers the possibility of some very fine outings. Let's take a look at the advantages of focusing on shore fishing.

Sheltered fishing from the shore

As autumn and winter approach, weather conditions often become harsher. Westerly and southwesterly winds become more frequent, making sea outings more difficult. From the shore, however, it's often easier to find natural shelter.

Rocky, indented coasts offer favorable configurations: cliffs, points or coves can act as barriers against the wind. By choosing sectors where the wind is favorable, i.e. at your back, you can continue to practice your passion, even in less clement weather.

Pêcher à l'abris de falaises permet de ne pas être gêner par le vent.
Fishing in the shelter of cliffs means you won't be bothered by the wind.


The coastline, an area particularly rich in food

In autumn, water temperatures are still fairly mild, but can drop rapidly depending on wind direction. Easterly winds are often responsible for a sudden drop in temperature.

Forage fish and predatory fish then move closer to the shore, in a less agitated zone than offshore. Coastal anglers will be well advised to prospect wind-exposed areas: the wind pushes prey towards the shore, and predators follow.

En fin de saison, l'eau ne s'est pas encore trop refroidie en bord de côte. La nourriture y est abondante et les bars sont bien présents.
At the end of the season, the water has not yet cooled down too much along the coast. Food is plentiful and sea bass are in abundance.

Great fishing sessions are possible during this period

It's best to keep your outings short. After all, it's no secret that the days are much shorter than in summer.
Taking the boat out right after work is difficult because of the timing. On the other hand, a two-hour trip from shore, fishing until nightfall, is perfectly feasible.

The minimal logistics and ease of access to certain spots encourage many anglers, including those accustomed to boat fishing, to carry out sessions from the shore.

What's more, the end of the day and the beginning of the night are ideal times for catching predatory fish.

Du bord il est possible de capturer de très beau poissons !
You can catch some really beautiful fish from the shore!

Estuaries, the ultimate refuge

Estuaries are areas far upstream from the coast, where fish do not hesitate to swim far up these inlets. Often steep-sided and sheltered, these areas are ideal when the shoreline is too exposed to a strong gale.

Les estuaires abritent de jolis poissons. Là-bas, vous serez bien à l'abri des fortes conditions météo qui rendent les sorties compliquées sur le bord de côte.
The estuaries are home to some beautiful fish. There, you'll be well protected from the severe weather conditions that make coastal fishing difficult.

Estuaries are very rich in food: fry, crabs and other small crustaceans colonize the banks. The big fish know it, and you'll surely be able to land a trophy fish.

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