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20.565-acre Lignano Porto Buso Esterno Italy coastal fishing map with an exact official national water-body boundary, EMODnet 2024 CDI-audited Italian hydrographic and research-survey/composite DTM contours, source-assessed fishing spots, official regional fish evidence, seasonal forage guidance, public-access review and current-rule links. Official Italian WFD named coastal or transitional assessment water in Italian Adriatic Coast. This child is clipped to the exact source polygon and a trip-scale ownership window. Coverage classes and uncertainty limits are disclosed; this is a fishing-planning chart, not a navigation chart or catch forecast. The water tops out around 52 ft. The depth chart comes from EMODnet, with national hydrographic source-reference audit bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The outline encloses 20,562 acres, worked by 26.9 miles of shoreline. A shoreline index of 1.3 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 3% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. The basin spans about 10.6 mi end to end and 4.5 mi across at its widest. Zapadna Obala Istarskog Pooluotoka - Sector 01 sits 18 mi southeast — the closest neighbouring chart.
Occurrence evidence does not promise a catch or establish that retention is legal. Current seasons, closures, protected species, gear rules and local restrictions always control. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| (European Seabass) | official species listing | — |
| (Gilthead Seabream) | official species listing | — |
| (Common Dentex) | official species listing | — |
| (Red Mullet) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Bonito) | official species listing | — |
| (Greater Amberjack) | official species listing | — |
| (Bluefish) | official species listing | — |
| (Common Sole) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Spring european seabass on Lignano Porto Buso Esterno hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. By summer they slide out to 2 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 9 to 52 ft. The chart's best answer is Deepest basin — deep basin, 52 ft, good for winter. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a surface lure or a paddle-tail soft plastic.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Paddle-tail soft plastic, Shallow minnow plug |
| Summer | 2 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Surface lure, Paddle-tail soft plastic |
| Fall | 4 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Slim metal lure, Minnow plug |
| Winter | 9 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 55 ft | midday | Deepest basin (52 ft) | Slow soft-plastic shad, Suspending minnow |
Spring puts gilthead seabream in skinny water — 3 to 35 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 2 to 45 ft, wintering in 10 to 52 ft. Winter gilthead seabream concentrate at Deepest basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 52 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 35 ft | dusk | open water | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | see map |
| Fall | 5 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 100 ft | midday | Deepest basin (52 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for common dentex tight to the bank in 8 to 52 ft. Through summer count on 9 to 52 ft; the winter hold is 12 to 52 ft. Start at Sharp break. It's a drop-off holding about 29 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 130 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 9 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 180 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 7 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 150 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 12 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 60 to 260 ft | midday | Deepest basin (52 ft) | see map |
In spring, red mullet run shallow here, mostly 5 to 52 ft. Summer keeps them at 3 to 52 ft, and they winter in 11 to 52 ft. Winter red mullet concentrate at Deepest basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 52 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 55 ft | dusk | open water | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 6 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 90 ft | dusk | Deepest basin (52 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 140 ft | midday | Deepest basin (52 ft) | see map |
When the water first warms, atlantic bonito slide up into 8 to 52 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 3 to 52 ft, winter 12 to 52 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deepest basin: a deep basin around 52 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 90 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 12 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 220 ft | midday | Deepest basin (52 ft) | see map |
Start shallow in spring: greater amberjack sit in 9 to 52 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 5 to 52 ft covers summer, 12 to 52 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 29 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 9 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 30 to 180 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 5 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 220 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 7 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 200 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (29 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 12 to 52 ft chart-limited; documented 70 to 300 ft | midday | Deepest basin (52 ft) | see map |
Lignano Porto Buso Esterno also holds bluefish (5 to 30 ft in summer), common sole (3 to 30 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deepest basin at roughly 52 ft.
Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport official ports review was reviewed, but no stable government record establishes a public fishing entrance, parking or launch for this exact mapped child. This is an access-evidence gap, not a claim that public access does not exist. Verify land ownership, port and harbour rules, protected areas, local signs, parking, safety, permits and fishing permission before entry.
Private land and private launches need the owner's permission — please ask first.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Italy waters are set by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (marine recreational fishing) — and special regulations can apply to Lignano Porto Buso Esterno specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check Italy's live MASAF RecFishing registration and catch-reporting requirements, national and EU technical measures, regional ordinances, Coast Guard notices and marine-protected-area rules before every trip. Minimum sizes, daily quantities, tuna and other species reporting, gear restrictions, bathing zones, ports and individually zoned marine reserves can differ by place and season. A WFD polygon, source-audited contour, fishing spot or port listing never grants fishing, retention, shore entry, parking, launching, protected-area authorization or safe-navigation permission.
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Lignano Porto Buso Esterno is about 52 ft (16 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from EMODnet, with national hydrographic source-reference audit bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Official coastal monitoring from Italy national fisheries and coastal monitoring agencies informs the european seabass, gilthead seabream, common dentex, red mullet, atlantic bonito, greater amberjack, bluefish, common sole roster for Lignano Porto Buso Esterno. 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.
Deepest basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 52 ft of water that rates prime for gilthead seabream in winter. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For european seabass, 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 Lignano Porto Buso Esterno is regulated by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (marine recreational fishing). Check the official Italy regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Zapadna Obala Istarskog Pooluotoka - Sector 01 18 mi, HR · Trieste Costiera Esterno 20 mi · Trieste Muggia 24 mi · Mare Adriatico - Sector 05 28 mi · Mare Adriatico - North 38 mi · Mare Adriatico - North West 44 mi · Mare Adriatico - Central 53 mi · Mare Adriatico - Central West 55 mi · Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 03 107 mi · Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 04 110 mi · Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 05 113 mi · Area Centro-Meridionale - Sector 06 116 mi
Browse all Italy fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: EMODnet, with national hydrographic source-reference audit EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 mean-depth grid — CDI-audited Italian hydrographic and research-survey/composite DTM (Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT); 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.