Sete Languedoc fishing forecast
Sete Languedoc is a saltwater fishing spot in Languedoc France, France. Anglers here target Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass, Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #36 of 409 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 5 points above 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 | 19.8 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 17 km/h from ENE |
| Wave height | 0.6 m at 3 s |
| Current | 0.02 m/s toward E |
| Pressure | 1017 hPa |
| Depth | 6 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 1.64 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 37.6 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 9 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.2 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.5 m at 3 s from S |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.02 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 2.3 °C warmer than the October average of 17.5 °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 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Sete Languedoc
Sete Languedoc currently scores 93 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 19.8 °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 +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Gust factor +3.0
- gustiness versus steady wind
What’s biting now
The model expects today: european-seabass, gilthead-seabream, bluefin-tuna, european-pilchard, conger-eel, horse-mackerel, atlantic-bonito, common-sole
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Bite windows
Best months for Sete Languedoc:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-29, 96/100
28 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 6 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore ground
What you can catch
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Sparus aurata
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Dicentrarchus labrax
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Thunnus thynnus
Best months by species at Sete Languedoc
| Gilthead SeabreamSparus aurata | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European SeabassDicentrarchus labrax | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus |
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. | |||
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 Sete Languedoc?
Anglers at Sete Languedoc target Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass and Atlantic Bluefin Tuna.
When is the best time to fish Sete Languedoc?
The most productive months at Sete Languedoc are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Sete Languedoc right now?
Sete Languedoc currently scores 93 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Is the thermocline set up at Sete Languedoc right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Sete Languedoc?
The scored point sits over roughly 6 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing ForecastBest Moon Phase for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.