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European Eel fishing in East Riding of Yorkshire

8 rated shore marks in East Riding of Yorkshire hold european eel — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

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Best european eel marks in East Riding of Yorkshire

1Paull Holme StraysGood · 77HotspotCommon after dusk in warmer months; use worm or fish strip and expect snags in soft ground.2Hessle ForeshoreGood · 65ReliableCommon in warmer months and after dark; fish worm baits close to channels and softer ground.3North Ferriby ForeshoreGood · 65ReliableA regular warm-season and dusk possibility on worm baits; use a robust flowing trace.4Brough HavenGood · 65ReliableMost likely after dusk in warmer months; use worm or fish strips and release carefully.5Spurn BightExcellent · 85ReliableCan show in the estuarine flow, especially after dark; use worm baits on a simple running rig.6Sunk IslandExcellent · 85Worth a tryOften encountered after dark in warm weather; use a robust hooklength and worm or fish bait.7Paull Sea WallGood · 77Worth a tryCan show in warm, coloured estuary water, especially after dark on worm or fish baits.8Stone CreekExcellent · 83Worth a tryPossible in the warmer, quieter periods; use a strong single-hook worm bait and release carefully.
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Tactics for european eel

Top baits, best first

  1. Ragworm
  2. Mackerel Strip
  3. Lugworm
  4. Squid

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Running Ledger
  2. Flowing Trace
  3. Boom Ledger (Anti-Tangle)

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