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5 coastal counties now covered: Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight.
European Eel Fishing in West Sussex
West Sussex has 4 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.
When to go
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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 West Sussex
Ranked by how strongly european eel show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Chidham Point
Reliable for european eel
Most likely after dark in warm months on worm, fish strip or small squid baits; return carefully.
Dell Quay
Reliable for european eel
Most likely after dark or in coloured water; fish worm or fish strip close to the muddy bottom.
Prinsted
Reliable for european eel
Most likely after dark in the warmer months; present a worm bait close to muddy channels and expect occasional snags.
Itchenor
Worth a try for european eel
Most likely after dark on worm or fish bait, especially over soft mud near deeper tidal water.
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.