Dab fishing in Suffolk

49 rated shore marks in Suffolk hold dab — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

When to go

Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec

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Best dab marks in Suffolk

1Southwold BeachFair · 58HotspotA reliable cold-water flatfish on clean sand; use small worm or lugworm baits on short flowing traces.2Pakefield BeachFair · 57HotspotA reliable autumn-to-spring flatfish; fish small worm baits on a two-hook flapper over clean sand.3Felixstowe South BeachFair · 54ReliableRegular over the sandy patches, particularly in cooler months; small worm baits and modest hooks score well.4Aldeburgh BeachFair · 58ReliableCommon on clean-to-mixed ground, particularly in cooler months; use small strips of ragworm, lugworm or mackerel.5Lowestoft South BeachFair · 58ReliableCommon over the clean sand in cooler months; small worm baits on two-hook flappers work well.6Walberswick BeachFair · 58ReliableCommon over clean sand in cooler months; small worm baits and modest hooks score well.7Lowestoft North DenesFair · 57ReliableCommon over clean sand in cooler months; small worm baits on light flowing rigs work well.8Southwold Denes BeachFair · 58ReliableCommon over the cleaner sandy patches in autumn through spring; worm baits on small hooks are effective.9Dunwich BeachFair · 58ReliableCommon on cleaner sandy patches in cooler months; use small hooks and worm or mussel baits on a light flowing trace.10Felixstowe North BeachFair · 54ReliableCommon in cooler months; small strips of squid, lugworm or ragworm fished close in work well.11Thorpeness BeachFair · 58ReliableCommon over cleaner sand patches, especially in cooler months; use small strips of worm on clipped-down rigs.12East Lane BeachFair · 55ReliableA common cooler-season flatfish; use small worm or squid-and-worm baits on simple flowing rigs.13Kessingland BeachFair · 55ReliableCommon over clean sand in cooler months; small worm baits on two-hook flappers work well.14Sizewell BeachFair · 57ReliableCommon over the cleaner sandy patches, particularly in cooler months; small strips of lugworm or ragworm work well.15SlaughdenFair · 58ReliableCommon autumn and winter flatfish on worm strips or small lugworm baits cast onto cleaner patches.16Bawdsey BeachFair · 54ReliableCommon over sandy patches in cooler months; small worm, squid-strip or tipped baits work well.17Cobbolds PointFair · 54ReliableReliable winter flatfish; use small worm or mussel baits on short snoods close to the seabed.18Dunwich Heath BeachFair · 54ReliableCommon on clean sandy patches in cooler months; small strips of lugworm, ragworm or mackerel work well.19Manor EndFair · 54ReliableReliable cooler-water flatfish on small worm or squid-and-worm cocktails.20Ness PointFair · 57ReliableCommon over the cleaner shingle and sand; use small hooks with lugworm, ragworm or clam-style baits.21Benacre BeachFair · 55ReliableA regular cooler-water flatfish over clean sand and shingle; use small worm baits on light flapper rigs.22Corton BeachFair · 55ReliableCommon over clean sand in the cooler months; small hooks and worm baits fished in the gullies are effective.23Dingle MarshesFair · 58ReliableCommon autumn and winter target over sand; small strips of squid, lugworm or ragworm work well.24Felixstowe SpaFair · 54ReliableCommon through the colder months; strips of mackerel, lugworm or ragworm on small hooks work well.25Minsmere SluiceFair · 57ReliableCommon over cleaner sandy patches in cooler months; small worm baits on two-hook flapper rigs.

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Tactics for dab

Top baits, best first

Lugworm
White Rag
Mussel
Razorfish

Rigs that work, best first

Long & Low
Three-Hook Flapper
Two-Hook Clip Down