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Bull Huss Fishing in Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight has 8 shore marks rated for bull huss. They're ranked below by how strongly bull huss show at each spot, with today's live conditions beside every mark — so you can pick a spot that's worth fishing right now, not just on paper.

When to go

Out of season — best Sep–May
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best months: Sep–May · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

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Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best bull huss marks in Isle of Wight

Ranked by how strongly bull huss show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

Castlehaven Reliable for bull huss
Today 65 Good

A night-time chance over the roughest ground; use robust traces and squid, mackerel or crab bait.
Rocken End Reliable for bull huss
Today 65 Good

Possible after dark on fish and squid baits placed beyond the roughest snags.
Woody Bay Reliable for bull huss
Today 65 Good

A night-time rough-ground possibility on squid, mackerel or crab baits; expect snags.
St Catherine’s Point Reliable for bull huss
Today 65 Good

A night-time rough-ground possibility; use robust tackle and squid, crab or fish baits.
Bembridge Ledge Worth a try for bull huss
Today 64 Fair

Occasional on larger fish or squid baits laid in deeper rocky channels after dark.
Freshwater Bay Worth a try for bull huss
Today 65 Good

Best after dark around rocky ground, using substantial squid, mackerel or crab baits on abrasion-resistant tackle.
Grange Chine Worth a try for bull huss
Today 65 Good

Possible around the rougher reefy sections at night; use tough squid or whole fish baits.
Binnel Bay Worth a try for bull huss
Today 65 Good

Possible after dark over broken ground; squid, mackerel and crab baits are useful.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

Tactics for bull huss

Top baits, best first

  1. Mackerel Head
  2. Squid
  3. Bluey (Pacific Saury)
  4. Pouting Fillet

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pulley Pennel Rig
  2. Rotten Bottom Pulley
  3. Pulley Pennel Dropper

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Bull Huss species guide.

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