Sign inSign up free Sign inSign up free Sign inSign up freeSalt water depth chart
Today's read
Recent public catches load as you reach this section.
951-acre Nicotera San Ferdi 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 Ionian and Southern Italy. 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 228 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. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
The outline encloses 951 acres, worked by 8.2 miles of shoreline. With a 1.9 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 11% of this chart. End to end it runs roughly 3.6 mi, about 0.6 mi across. Its nearest charted neighbour, San Ferdinando Gioia Tauro, is 3 mi to the south.
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 | — |
| (Meagre) | official species listing | — |
| (Common Dentex) | official species listing | — |
| (Dusky Grouper) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Bonito) | official species listing | — |
| (Greater Amberjack) | official species listing | — |
| (Bluefish) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Mackerel) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Early season european seabass use the shallows, holding in 3 to 25 ft. Expect a summer slide to 2 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 10 to 55 ft. Put Shoreline point first on the milk run — a point near 12 ft that grades good for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a surface lure or a paddle-tail soft plastic and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (12 ft) | Paddle-tail soft plastic, Shallow minnow plug |
| Summer | 2 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (12 ft) | Surface lure, Paddle-tail soft plastic |
| Fall | 4 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (12 ft) | Slim metal lure, Minnow plug |
| Winter | 10 to 55 ft | midday | open water | Slow soft-plastic shad, Suspending minnow |
In spring, meagre run shallow here, mostly 12 to 80 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 8 to 100 ft before dropping to 40 to 180 ft for winter. Winter meagre concentrate at Sharp break, a good-rated drop-off around 124 ft. Fish it in the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 12 to 80 ft | dusk | open water | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 100 ft | dusk | open water | see map |
| Fall | 15 to 130 ft | dusk | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 40 to 180 ft | midday | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
When the water first warms, common dentex slide up into 20 to 130 ft. By summer they slide out to 30 to 180 ft, and by winter most fish are in 53 to 228 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Sharp break: a drop-off around 124 ft that scores prime in summer. 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 | 20 to 130 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 30 to 180 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 20 to 150 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 53 to 228 ft chart-limited; documented 60 to 260 ft | midday | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: dusky grouper in 15 to 110 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 12 to 130 ft before dropping to 35 to 190 ft for winter. The spot to know is Rock reef, a rock pile in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for dusky grouper in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 110 ft | dawn & dusk | Rock reef (9 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 12 to 130 ft | dawn & dusk | Rock reef (9 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 18 to 150 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 35 to 190 ft | midday | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for atlantic bonito tight to the bank in 15 to 100 ft. Through summer count on 5 to 90 ft; the winter hold is 50 to 220 ft. Start at Shoreline point. It's a point holding about 12 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 5 to 90 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (12 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 120 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (111 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 50 to 220 ft | midday | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: greater amberjack in 30 to 180 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 20 to 220 ft before dropping to 53 to 228 ft for winter. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 124 ft of water that rates prime for greater amberjack in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
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 | 30 to 180 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 20 to 220 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 25 to 200 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 53 to 228 ft chart-limited; documented 70 to 300 ft | midday | Sharp break (124 ft) | see map |
Nicotera San Ferdi also holds bluefish (5 to 30 ft in summer), atlantic mackerel (15 to 80 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
The chart marks 10 structure features on Nicotera San Ferdi; the deepest is Sharp break at about 179 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 Nicotera San Ferdi 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.
Check the official Italy fishing regulations →
MASAF RecFishing registration and reporting service →
Check special-area and water-specific rules →
Check official shore-access information →
Nicotera San Ferdi is about 228 ft (69 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, meagre, common dentex, dusky grouper, atlantic bonito, greater amberjack, bluefish, atlantic mackerel roster for Nicotera San Ferdi. 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.
Sharp break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 124 ft of water that rates prime for common dentex in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Nicotera San Ferdi 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.
San Ferdinando Gioia Tauro 3 mi · Santilario Dello 28 mi · Siderno Roccella Ionica 28 mi · Casignana Santilario 29 mi · Da Rometta Marea A San Saba 30 mi · Da Imbarco Messina A Capo Ali - North 30 mi · Roccella Ionica Caulonia 31 mi · Caulonia Riace 35 mi · Amantea Gizzeria 37 mi · San Sostene Stalettino 37 mi · Da Capo Milazzo Est A Rometta Marea 37 mi · Da Imbarco Messina A Capo Ali - South 38 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.