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European Eel Fishing in Kent
Kent has 12 shore marks rated for european eel. They're ranked below by how strongly european eel 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.
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Best months: May–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.
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Best european eel marks in Kent
Ranked by how strongly european eel show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Gravesend Promenade
Reliable for european eel
Most likely after dark in warmer months; use worm or fish baits and robust hooklengths near the wall.
Harty Ferry
Reliable for european eel
A regular after-dark or coloured-water catch; fish worm baits on the bottom.
Denton Wharf
Reliable for european eel
Common after dark in warm months on worm or fish baits; use a de-hooker and return all eels carefully.
Greenhithe
Reliable for european eel
Common after dark in warmer months; use worm or fish bait and a robust trace.
The Ship and Lobster
Reliable for european eel
Most likely after dark in warmer months; use worm or fish baits and expect snags or soft mud.
Lower Hope Point
Reliable for european eel
Commonest on warm, coloured evening tides; a worm bait fished close in can produce fish.
Oare Marshes
Reliable for european eel
Most likely after dark in warmer months; fish worm baits close to deeper creek channels.
Shornemead Fort
Reliable for european eel
Often taken after dark on worm baits; handle carefully and return promptly.
Cliffe Fort
Worth a try for european eel
An occasional estuary catch after dark in warmer weather; worm baits fished close in are effective.
Allhallows
Worth a try for european eel
An occasional after-dark estuary catch on worm baits, particularly around warmer summer tides.
Grain Tower
Worth a try for european eel
An occasional summer-night catch from muddy margins; fish worm baits and handle carefully.
The Street, Whitstable
Shows occasionally for european eel
Occasional after dark in warm weather; fish worm or fish baits on the bottom and handle carefully.
Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.
Tactics for european eel
Top baits, best first
- Ragworm
- Mackerel Strip
- Lugworm
- Squid
Rigs that work, best first
- Running Ledger
- Flowing Trace
- Boom Ledger (Anti-Tangle)
Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the European Eel species guide.