Brittany Coast fishing forecast
Brittany Coast is a saltwater fishing spot in NE Atlantic, France. Anglers here target European Seabass, Pollock, Atlantic Mackerel. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #340 of 435 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 16.6 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 26 km/h from NW, gusting 38 km/h |
| Wave height | 2.3 m at 7 s |
| Current | 0.03 m/s toward W |
| Pressure | 1019 hPa |
| Depth | 91 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 1.89 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 34.9 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 13 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Precipitation (24h) | 0.2 mm |
| Wind sea | 0.7 m at 3 s |
| Ground swell | 2.1 m at 7 s from WNW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.03 → 0.00 m/s |
Nearest buoy: E1 (184 km): water 17.5 °C, waves —
The water here is 0.3 °C warmer than the September average of 16.3 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 39.4 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Brittany Coast
Brittany Coast currently scores 59 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 16.6 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +4.4
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +4.1
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Current +2.9
- moving water concentrates bait
What’s biting now
The model expects today: atlantic-mackerel, european-seabass, bluefin-tuna, brill, garfish, red-gurnard, turbot, ballan-wrasse
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Bite windows
Best months for Brittany Coast:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-13, 82/100
4 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
8 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Open-water marine fishing — conditions can change quickly with offshore weather, so watch the live wind and wave forecast closely before and during your trip.
Approximate bottom depth: 91 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · rocky shore
On-site: parking
What you can catch
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Dicentrarchus labrax
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Pollachius pollachius
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Scomber scombrus
Best months by species at Brittany Coast
| European SeabassDicentrarchus labrax | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PollockPollachius pollachius | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic MackerelScomber scombrus |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| European SeabassRegulation (EU) 2019/1241, Annex VI, Part A (Annex VII for Biscay, Annex IX for the Mediterranean) | — | min 42 cm | — |
| EU minimum conservation reference size for seabass differs by sea basin (Regulation (EU) 2019/1241): 42 cm in North Western Waters — the Channel and Brittany, ICES sub-area 7 — under Annex VI; 36 cm in South Western Waters — the Bay of Biscay, ICES sub-area 8 — under Annex VII; and 25 cm in the Mediterranean under Annex IX. FishRadar shows the strictest of the three. The northern seabass stock also has an annual recreational closed season and a daily bag limit set each year by EU/national measures, plus mandatory RecFishing catch declaration. Verify current limits before fishing. | |||
| PollockRegulation (EU) 2019/1241, Annex VI, Part A | — | min 30 cm | — |
| EU minimum conservation reference size in North Western Waters is 30 cm (Regulation (EU) 2019/1241, Annex VI, Part A). Pollack is also a sensitive species subject to reinforced recreational measures and RecFishing declaration in France. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents No paid licence for recreational sea fishing. From 2026, anglers aged 16+ must register every 12 months and declare daily catches of sensitive species (e.g. European seabass) via the EU RecFishing app. Minimum sizes, gear and zone/season restrictions apply., non-residents Same RecFishing registration and reporting obligations apply to non-residents fishing recreationally in French waters.
- freshwater-recreational — residents Inland/freshwater fishing requires a "carte de pêche" from a local AAPPMA angling association (national network at cartedepeche.fr)., non-residents Non-residents need the same "carte de pêche" (annual, holiday or daily options available).
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. French recreational fishing rules are set nationally and by EU regulations (including seabass measures and Mediterranean minimum sizes), and vary by area and season. Always verify with the Ministère de la Mer at mer.gouv.fr before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Brittany Coast?
Anglers at Brittany Coast target European Seabass, Pollock and Atlantic Mackerel.
When is the best time to fish Brittany Coast?
The most productive months at Brittany Coast are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Brittany Coast right now?
Brittany Coast currently scores 59 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Brittany Coast from shore?
Yes — Brittany Coast is fishable from shore (rocky shore).
Is the thermocline set up at Brittany Coast right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Brittany Coast?
The scored point sits over roughly 91 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
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Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.