Best season
autumn
Best time
18–23 · 0–3
Optimal temp.
6–14 °C
Top bait
lugworm
To target Whiting successfully, think about season, time of day and weather together. Whiting bite best in autumn, especially 18–23 · 0–3. The ideal water temperature is 6–14 °C. Proven baits are lugworm, ragworm and herring strips. Conditions are most reliable with stable high pressure.
Catch outlook through the year
Best season
Over the year, Whiting are most active in October–December. The absolute peak is in November.
Best time of day
The most productive times of day for Whiting are 18–23 · 0–3. These windows reward your time on the water most.
Water temperature
Whiting bite best at a water temperature of 6–14 °C. Outside this window they become noticeably sluggish.
Weather & air pressure
Whiting bite most reliably with stable high pressure. Also favourable: overcast skies and low light at dawn and dusk.
Recommended baits & lures
These baits have proven themselves for Whiting: lugworm, ragworm, herring strips, Mini-pirk, flatfish rig with worm, sandeel-strips and crab meat.
Suitable waters
You will typically find Whiting in these water types: Saltwater and Brackish water.
Closed season
No nationwide closed season – varies by region.
Closed seasons and minimum sizes vary by country, state and water. Always check the local regulations before you fish.
When do Whiting bite at YOUR water?
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Frequently asked questions
When do Whiting bite best?
Best in October–December, especially 18–23 · 0–3. Ideal water temperature: 6–14 °C.
What is the best bait for Whiting?
Proven choices are lugworm, ragworm and herring strips.
In what weather do Whiting bite?
Most reliably with stable high pressure.
In which waters do Whiting live?
Mainly in Saltwater and Brackish water.