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Cod fishing in Suffolk
35 rated shore marks in Suffolk hold cod — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
When to go
Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, DecJFMAMJJASOND
🌊 Fish the flood tide.
Best cod marks in Suffolk
1Sizewell BeachLow · 47ReliableA winter and post-storm possibility rather than a certainty; fish larger crab, squid and worm cocktails into coloured water.2Covehithe BeachLow · 47ReliableMost likely after autumn and winter northerly weather; cast lugworm, crab or squid-and-worm baits into coloured water.3Felixstowe South BeachLow · 43Worth a tryA seasonal winter possibility rather than a certainty; target rough, coloured water with large lugworm, crab or squid baits.4Aldeburgh BeachLow · 49Worth a tryMost likely during late-autumn and winter rougher weather; large worm, crab or lug-and-squid baits can pick out better fish.5Pakefield BeachLow · 48Worth a tryA winter possibility after northerly or easterly seas; fish big worm-and-crab baits in coloured water.6Dunwich BeachLow · 47Worth a tryOccasional winter codling are possible after rough, coloured seas; fish larger lugworm, crab or squid baits on robust tackle.7Felixstowe North BeachLow · 43Worth a tryOccasional winter fish when seas are coloured; fish big lugworm, crab or squid baits through the flood tide.8Thorpeness BeachLow · 48Worth a tryA possible winter fish during rough, coloured conditions; lugworm, crab and squid cocktails are useful.9SlaughdenLow · 49Worth a tryA chance after autumn gales and coloured water; fish bigger lugworm, crab or squid-and-lug cocktails at dusk.10Dunwich Heath BeachLow · 43Worth a tryA chance target in late autumn and winter when seas are roughened; fish large lugworm, crab or squid-and-worm cocktails.11Manor EndLow · 43Worth a tryA winter possibility after rough weather; use larger lugworm, crab or squid baits.12Ness PointLow · 48Worth a tryA late-autumn and winter chance in coloured, rough water; use crab, lugworm or squid baits on stronger tackle.13Corton BeachLow · 47Worth a tryA seasonal chance in autumn and winter, mainly in rougher water; fish larger worm, crab or squid baits at range.14Shingle StreetLow · 47Worth a tryOccasional in late autumn and winter during coloured, rougher conditions; large lugworm, crab or squid baits.15Lowestoft South BeachLow · 48Worth a tryOccasional during a proper autumn or winter blow; use big lugworm, crab or worm-and-squid baits in coloured water.16Southwold BeachLow · 47Worth a tryAn occasional winter fish rather than a certainty; target rougher, coloured conditions with large lugworm or crab baits.17Walberswick BeachLow · 47Worth a tryAn occasional winter fish when the sea is rough and coloured; present large crab, lugworm or squid baits.18Felixstowe FerryLow · 43Worth a tryAn occasional winter fish rather than a certainty; fish big lugworm, crab or squid baits during rougher conditions.19Landguard PointLow · 43Worth a tryAn occasional winter visitor rather than a dependable target; use larger worm-and-squid or crab baits after rough weather.20Lowestoft North DenesLow · 48Worth a tryAn occasional winter catch when the sea is coloured and rough; use substantial lugworm, crab or squid-and-worm baits.21Southwold Denes BeachLow · 47Worth a tryOccasional winter fish when the sea is coloured after a northerly or easterly blow; use large lugworm, crab or squid cocktails.22East Lane BeachLow · 46Worth a tryOccasional rather than dependable, mainly after autumn gales; present large lugworm, crab or squid cocktails.23Kessingland BeachLow · 44Worth a tryOccasional winter fish after rough weather; use large lugworm, crab or squid-and-worm cocktail baits.24Bawdsey BeachLow · 43Worth a tryAn occasional winter fish after coloured water and on stronger tides; large lugworm or crab baits are suitable.25Cobbolds PointLow · 43Worth a tryOccasional during strong autumn and winter conditions; fish large lugworm, crab or squid baits after rough weather.
Tactics for cod
Top baits, best first
- Black Lug
- Crab Cart (Roe)
- Squid
- Bluey (Pacific Saury)
Rigs that work, best first
- Pulley Pennel Rig
- Pennel Clip Down
- Rotten Bottom Pulley