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49,812-acre Dingle Bay. Middle saltwater fishing map with official INFOMAR survey bathymetry, measured-cell fishing spots, official fish evidence, seasonal forage guidance, access context and current-rule links. The middle trip-scale survey reach of Dingle Bay, retaining only official survey-backed seabed cells that pass the Ireland release gates. The water tops out around 122 ft. The depth chart comes from INFOMAR (Geological Survey Ireland and Marine Institute) bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Dingle Bay - Middle maps at 49,804 acres behind 79.8 miles of shoreline, broken up by an island. An index of 2.6 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 19% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Figure 23.6 mi of water from one end to the other, 10.2 mi at the beam. Tralee Bay - Outer sits 14 mi north — the closest neighbouring chart.
Marine Institute spawning, nursery, observation and range layers support the principal surveyed pelagic and groundfish. IFI's national and regional sea-angling publications support additional habitat-compatible recreational targets. This is occurrence and search guidance, not equal abundance, a section-level population estimate or a promised catch. The roster may combine exact-water monitoring with habitat-filtered official regional evidence; it does not imply that every species is equally abundant throughout the mapped section.
| Species | Evidence basis | Count / date |
|---|---|---|
| Mackerel (Atlantic Mackerel) | official species listing | — |
| Pollack (Atlantic Pollock) | official species listing | — |
| Coalfish (Saithe (Coalfish)) | official species listing | — |
| Haddock (Haddock) | official species listing | — |
| Whiting (Whiting) | official species listing | — |
| Cod (Atlantic Cod) | official species listing | — |
| Plaice (European Plaice) | official species listing | — |
| Flounder (European Flounder) | official species listing | — |
| Thornback ray (Thornback Ray) | official species listing | — |
| Brill (Brill) | official species listing | — |
| Ling (Ling) | official species listing | — |
| Bass (European Seabass) | official species listing | — |
| Garfish (Garfish) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Spring puts atlantic mackerel in skinny water — 5 to 45 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 15 to 80 ft, wintering in 30 to 120 ft. Fall atlantic mackerel concentrate at INFOMAR measured current seam, a prime-rated current seam around 55 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A feather rig or a small vertical jig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (18 ft) | Mackerel feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Summer | 15 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (71 ft) | Feather rig, Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 10 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | INFOMAR measured current seam (55 ft) | Compact silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 30 to 120 ft | midday | Deepest basin (122 ft) | Small deep jig |
Spring puts atlantic pollock in skinny water — 8 to 100 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 122 ft; cold water stacks them in 19 to 122 ft. Shoreline point is the standout, a point at roughly 18 ft, rated prime for summer atlantic pollock. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A surface plug or a baitfish swimbait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (18 ft) | Sandeel-pattern lure, Soft-plastic shad |
| Summer | 10 to 122 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (18 ft) | Surface plug, Baitfish swimbait |
| Fall | 11 to 122 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (18 ft) | Metal jig, Minnow plug |
| Winter | 19 to 122 ft | midday | Sharp break (71 ft) | Slow metal jig, Weighted soft plastic |
Spring saithe (coalfish) on Dingle Bay - Middle hold shallow, usually 11 to 122 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 12 to 122 ft in summer, 17 to 122 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is INFOMAR measured current seam — current seam, 55 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a speed jig or a heavy paddletail.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 11 to 122 ft | dawn & dusk | INFOMAR measured current seam (55 ft) | Slim metal jig, Paddletail |
| Summer | 12 to 122 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (71 ft) | Speed jig, Heavy paddletail |
| Fall | 11 to 122 ft | dawn & dusk | INFOMAR measured current seam (55 ft) | Metal jig, Baitfish swimbait |
| Winter | 17 to 122 ft | midday | Deepest basin (122 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Come spring, look for haddock tight to the bank in 19 to 122 ft. Through summer count on 23 to 122 ft; the winter hold is 21 to 122 ft. Start at Deepest basin. It's a deep basin holding about 122 ft of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in early morning. A compact metal jig or a bottom rig is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 19 to 122 ft | dawn | Deepest basin (122 ft) | Small bottom jig, Beaded trace |
| Summer | 23 to 122 ft | dawn | Deepest basin (122 ft) | Compact metal jig, Bottom rig |
| Fall | 21 to 122 ft | midday | Feeding flat (20 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Winter | 21 to 122 ft | midday | Deepest basin (122 ft) | Deep bottom jig |
Come spring, look for whiting tight to the bank in 15 to 55 ft. Expect a summer slide to 20 to 70 ft, then a winter hold in 15 to 70 ft. Start at INFOMAR measured channel edge. It's a channel edge holding about 67 ft of water and rates good come winter. Prime time lands in early morning. A small vertical jig is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 55 ft | dawn & dusk | INFOMAR measured current seam (55 ft) | Small silver jig, Two-hook feather rig |
| Summer | 20 to 70 ft | dawn | INFOMAR measured channel edge (67 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 10 to 60 ft | dusk | INFOMAR measured channel edge (67 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 15 to 70 ft | dusk | INFOMAR measured channel edge (67 ft) | Compact vertical jig |
Spring puts atlantic cod in skinny water — 20 to 100 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 31 to 122 ft; cold water stacks them in 28 to 122 ft. Deepest basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 122 ft, rated prime for winter atlantic cod. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A heavy metal jig or a large soft-plastic jig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 20 to 100 ft | dawn | Sharp break (71 ft) | Diamond jig, Heavy bucktail |
| Summer | 31 to 122 ft | dawn | Deepest basin (122 ft) | Heavy metal jig, Large soft-plastic jig |
| Fall | 22 to 122 ft | dawn | Sharp break (71 ft) | Diamond jig, Bucktail with teaser |
| Winter | 28 to 122 ft | midday | Deepest basin (122 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Dingle Bay - Middle also holds european plaice (6 to 40 ft in summer), european flounder (6 to 35 ft in summer), thornback ray (10 to 65 ft in summer), brill (6 to 50 ft in summer), ling (20 to 122 ft in summer), european seabass (2 to 30 ft in summer), garfish (2 to 20 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Count 7 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deepest basin, sits near 122 ft.
Access data: Marine Institute — Fishing Ports. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Ireland waters are set by the Inland Fisheries Ireland (current sea-angling regulations) — and special regulations can apply to Dingle Bay - Middle specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check the current national and water-specific rules before every trip, including bass measures, the 2026 recreational pollack controls, salmon and sea-trout licences and river-specific status, protected areas, harbour directions, private land and local signs. A mapped fishing port or measured seabed feature is not permission to fish, park, launch or enter a working harbour.
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Dingle Bay - Middle is about 122 ft (37 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from INFOMAR (Geological Survey Ireland and Marine Institute) bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Official coastal monitoring from Marine Institute and Inland Fisheries Ireland informs the atlantic mackerel, atlantic pollock, saithe (coalfish), haddock, whiting, atlantic cod, european plaice, european flounder, thornback ray, brill, ling, european seabass, garfish roster for Dingle Bay - Middle. The mixed roster combines exact-water records where available with habitat-filtered regional evidence; not every species is documented at this exact water, and it is not a promise of equal abundance or a catch on a particular trip.
INFOMAR measured current seam is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 55 ft of water that rates prime for atlantic mackerel in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For atlantic mackerel, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Dingle Bay - Middle is regulated by the Inland Fisheries Ireland (current sea-angling regulations). Check the official Ireland regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Tralee Bay - Outer 14 mi · Dingle Bay - West North 18 mi · Dingle Bay - West South 20 mi · Shannon Estuary - Mouth South 26 mi · Kenmare Bay - Outer 29 mi · Kenmare Bay - Middle 30 mi · Shannon Estuary - Mouth North 38 mi · Bantry Bay - Inner North 38 mi · Shannon Estuary - Lower 39 mi · Bantry Bay - Outer South 44 mi · Bantry Bay - Middle South 44 mi · Shannon Estuary - Middle West 45 mi
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Browse all Ireland fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: INFOMAR (Geological Survey Ireland and Marine Institute) INFOMAR All Survey bathymetry mosaic (Source-survey vertical references retained in the INFOMAR All Survey mosaic; 100% measured, 0% source-interpolated). How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.