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European Eel fishing in Norfolk
7 rated shore marks in Norfolk hold european eel — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
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Best european eel marks in Norfolk
1Brancaster StaitheExcellent · 83ReliableMost likely after dusk in warmer months; a worm or fish strip fished on the bottom can pick them up.2Blakeney HarbourExcellent · 85ReliableA dusk and night possibility in the creeks; fish worm or fish strip close to the bottom.3Morston CreekExcellent · 84ReliableMost likely after dusk in warmer months, particularly over muddy bottoms; worm baits are reliable.4Burnham Overy StaitheExcellent · 83ReliableMainly a summer and dusk catch in the creek; use worm bait close to muddy margins.5Thornham HarbourExcellent · 88Worth a tryA dusk and night possibility in the muddy upper creek; use robust hooks and worm or fish baits.6Stiffkey MarshesExcellent · 97Worth a tryCan show in deeper muddy channels after dusk; fish worm baits close to the bottom.7Snettisham BeachExcellent · 81Worth a tryOccasional in muddy gullies, especially at night; worm baits may pick them up.
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)