Ironmill Bay
Ironmill Bay is a bay on the east coast of Scotland, in Fife, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.9 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (55) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 0.5° around 08:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
- Shore69
- Boat61
- Rock65
- Kayak56
- Spearfishing est.43
- Shore69
- Boat61
- Rock65
- Kayak56
- Spearfishing43est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: mediumUpdated about 4 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 4 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 57 | 0–5kn SSW | |
| 20 Tue | 79 | 71 | 75 | 61 | 50 | 3–11kn E | |
| 21 Wed | 79 | 78 | 78 | 73 | 57 | 1–15kn WSW | |
| 22 Thu | 69 | 61 | 65 | 56 | 43 | 1–11kn WSW | |
| 23 Fri | 52 | 50 | 51 | 48 | 39 | 2–17kn NNW | |
| 24 Sat | 46 | 42 | 42 | 35 | 32 | 2–22kn SW | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–26kn W |
Nearest town: Cairneyhill (2.4 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Charlestown Light (historical) — lighthouse, 1.3 km
- Blackness Castle — fort, 3.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ironmill Bay?
Our fishing score for Ironmill Bay on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ironmill Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:30 AM, 08:03 PM. Low tides: 02:06 AM, 01:25 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ironmill Bay?
The mean spring range at Ironmill Bay is about 3.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ironmill Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:59 AM and sets at 05:56 PM. The moon rises at 04:39 PM and sets at 02:55 AM.