European Eel Fishing in Hampshire

Most likely after dark or in coloured water; worm baits fished close to the channel are effective.

Mostly a warm, dark-evening catch; present worm baits on the softer seabed and use a simple running rig.

Most likely after dark in warm weather; fish worm baits on the bottom near channel edges.

A dusk and night possibility, particularly in warmer weather; fish worm baits close to the bottom.

Mostly a summer and after-dark possibility; fish worm baits hard on the bottom near slack water.

A dusk and night possibility in the muddy channels; fish worm or fish baits close to the bottom.

Most likely after dark in summer, especially near muddy creeks; use worm or fish strips.

A dusk and night possibility in summer; fish worm baits close to deeper channels.

Often taken after dark in warm weather on worm baits; use a simple running ledger close to the muddy margins.

A regular after-dark or coloured-water possibility on worm, fish strip or squid baits near creek edges.

Most likely after dark on worm or fish baits laid on the mud; expect snags and weed.

Most likely after dark in warm weather; present a worm bait hard on the bottom close to the tidal channels.

Mostly a summer and night-time bycatch; present worm or fish strip close to muddy channels.

More likely after dark or in coloured water; present worm or fish strip hard on the bottom.

A useful after-dark catch in mild conditions; present worm or fish bait on a simple running leger.

A regular dusk and night possibility; fish worm or fish strips close to the muddy bottom on a secure-running rig.

Most likely after dark in warm weather; ledger ragworm, mackerel strip or squid close to deeper mud channels.

Most likely after dusk on worm baits fished tight to the channel edge; unhook carefully and return promptly.

A summer and autumn night possibility in sheltered muddy creeks; fish worm close to the bottom.

A dusk and night possibility in brackish creeks; fish worm baits close to the mud and return fish carefully.

A possible dusk and night catch on worm baits, especially over the muddier margins.

A dusk and night possibility in warmer months; fish worm or fish strip close to the mudline.

A night-time by-catch on worm baits in the estuary; handle carefully and return promptly.

A dusk and night possibility in the muddy channels; fish worm baits close to the bottom.

More likely after dusk; fish worm or fish bait hard on the bottom near muddy channel margins.