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Rating depth structure for atlantic herring.
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42,150-acre Humber Lower. West to Haile Sand fishing map with compensated-route Environment Agency ODN contours (43.47% measured, 99.77% assessed), four measured spots, 139 exact-child EA TraC surveys, three dated survey cards, official reserve approach context and current UK guidance. The water tops out around 83 ft. The depth chart comes from Environment Agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Traced from the shoreline, Humber Lower - West to Haile Sand runs 41,986 acres with 84.9 miles of edge — 8 islands included. The 3 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. 39% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Call it 21.7 mi long by 8.7 mi wide at the broadest reach. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Humber Mouth - Spurn, 10 mi southeast of here.
In spring, whiting run shallow here, mostly 15 to 55 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 20 to 70 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 70 ft. Directly measured lower-channel shoulder is the standout, a channel edge at roughly 35 ft, rated prime for spring whiting. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a small vertical jig most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 55 ft | dawn & dusk | Directly measured lower-channel shoulder (35 ft) | Small silver jig, Two-hook feather rig |
| Summer | 20 to 70 ft | dawn | Directly measured lower-channel shoulder (35 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 10 to 60 ft | dusk | Directly measured lower-channel shoulder (35 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 15 to 70 ft | dusk | Directly measured lower-channel shoulder (35 ft) | Compact vertical jig |
Come spring, look for common sole tight to the bank in 6 to 30 ft. Through summer count on 3 to 30 ft; the winter hold is 20 to 70 ft. Start at Directly measured upper-flat transition. It's a feeding flat holding about 15 ft of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in the evening. A light rolling-lead rig is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6 to 30 ft | dusk | Directly measured upper-flat transition (15 ft) | Tiny bottom jig |
| Summer | 3 to 30 ft | dusk | Directly measured upper-flat transition (15 ft) | Light rolling-lead rig |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | Directly measured lower-channel shoulder (35 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 20 to 70 ft | night | Directly measured lower-channel shoulder (35 ft) |
In spring, european plaice run shallow here, mostly 8 to 35 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 6 to 40 ft, and winter fish settle into 25 to 80 ft. Directly measured upper-flat transition is the standout, a feeding flat at roughly 15 ft, rated prime for spring european plaice. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a light spooned bottom rig or a beaded trace most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dusk | Directly measured upper-flat transition (15 ft) | Beaded flowing trace |
| Summer | 6 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Directly measured upper-flat transition (15 ft) | Light spooned bottom rig, Beaded trace |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk | Directly measured lower-channel shoulder (35 ft) | Beaded bottom trace |
| Winter | 25 to 80 ft | midday | Deepest directly measured basin cell (83 ft) |
Spring european flounder on Humber Lower - West to Haile Sand hold shallow, usually 5 to 25 ft. They move out to 6 to 35 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 50 ft. Put Directly measured upper-flat transition first on the milk run — a feeding flat near 15 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a bottom jig with spinner blade.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dusk | Directly measured upper-flat transition (15 ft) | Small bucktail dragged on bottom |
| Summer | 6 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Directly measured upper-flat transition (15 ft) | Bottom jig with spinner blade |
| Fall | 8 to 40 ft | dusk | Strongest directly measured local depth transition (9 ft) | Compact bottom jig |
| Winter | 15 to 50 ft | midday | Directly measured lower-channel shoulder (35 ft) | Small bottom jig |
Spring puts atlantic herring in skinny water — 5 to 25 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 15 to 50 ft; cold water stacks them in 20 to 60 ft. Strongest directly measured local depth transition is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 9 ft, rated prime for fall atlantic herring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A herring feather rig or a small silver jig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Directly measured upper-flat transition (15 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Directly measured lower-channel shoulder (35 ft) | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Strongest directly measured local depth transition (9 ft) | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | Directly measured lower-channel shoulder (35 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Spring european smelt on Humber Lower - West to Haile Sand hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. By summer they slide out to 25 to 70 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 65 ft. The chart's best answer is Strongest directly measured local depth transition — drop-off, 9 ft, good for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a tiny vertical spoon or a micro jig.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | night & dusk | Strongest directly measured local depth transition (9 ft) | Micro silver jig, Tiny feather rig |
| Summer | 25 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Deepest directly measured basin cell (83 ft) | Tiny vertical spoon, Micro jig |
| Fall | 15 to 55 ft | dusk | Directly measured lower-channel shoulder (35 ft) | Micro jig, Tiny silver spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 65 ft | dusk | Deepest directly measured basin cell (83 ft) | Tiny glow jig, Micro ice spoon |
Humber Lower - West to Haile Sand also holds european seabass (2 to 30 ft in summer), european eel (6 to 28 ft in summer), thornback ray (10 to 65 ft in summer), thick-lipped grey mullet (1 to 18 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Structure-wise the chart holds 12 features, led in depth by Deepest directly measured basin cell at roughly 83 ft.
Access data: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Humber Lower - West to Haile Sand is about 83 ft (25 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Environment Agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target whiting, common sole, european plaice, european flounder, atlantic herring, european smelt, european seabass, european eel, thornback ray, thick-lipped grey mullet on Humber Lower - West to Haile Sand.
Directly measured lower-channel shoulder is the top-rated area: a channel edge in about 35 ft of water that rates prime for whiting in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For whiting, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Humber Mouth - Spurn 10 mi · Covenham Reservoir 14 mi · Middle Humber Estuary 17 mi · Hornsea Mere 20 mi · Upper Humber Estuary 28 mi · Great Lake or Welbeck 48 mi · Great Ouse - King's Lynn to The Wash 61 mi · Gormire Lake 62 mi · Tallington Lakes 66 mi · Ladybower Reservoir 68 mi · Derwent Reservoir 68 mi · Attenborough NR 68 mi
See how Humber Lower - West to Haile Sand stacks up: best atlantic herring lakes in United Kingdom · best european flounder lakes in United Kingdom · best european seabass lakes in United Kingdom · best common sole lakes in United Kingdom
Browse all United Kingdom fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Environment Agency Multibeam Bathymetry + SurfZone DEM 2019 (Ordnance Datum Newlyn (ODN); 43% measured, 56% 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.