In an Outgoing Tide?

The incoming tide along the coast and into the bays and estuaries is called a flood current; the outgoing tide is called an ebb current. The strongest flood and ebb currents usually occur before or near the time of the high and low tides.

Is it worth fishing an outgoing tide?

Outgoing tides, or falling tides, will often carry the bait out into creeks and channels. ... Predatory game fish can often be found near structure on an outgoing tide. Structure such as pilings or jetties are good places for fish to ambush prey as it is carried out of the estuary on the outgoing tide.

What is a moving tide?

Tidal currents occur in conjunction with the rise and fall of the tide. The vertical motion of the tides near the shore causes the water to move horizontally, creating currents.