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European Smelt fishing in Suffolk

5 rated shore marks in Suffolk hold european smelt — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

When to go

Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
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🌊 Fish the flood tide.

Best european smelt marks in Suffolk

1Pin MillFair · 55Worth a trySmall but locally possible in cooler periods; tiny hooks and fine strips of worm suit them.2RamsholtFair · 55Worth a tryPossible in the colder months; use very small hooks and fine tackle with tiny worm pieces or fish strip.3WaldringfieldFair · 55Worth a tryPossible in cooler months and around the upper estuary; small strips of fish or tiny worm baits fished lightly can produce them.4Kyson PointFair · 55Worth a tryMore likely in the colder months; small fish strips, tiny worm baits or fine traces can pick them up.5Freston ShoreFair · 56Worth a tryOccasional in the estuary, mainly in cooler conditions; fine hooks and small worm fragments are appropriate.
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Tactics for european smelt

Top baits, best first

  1. Sabiki
  2. Harbour Rag (Maddies)
  3. Herring Strip
  4. Micro Metal (LRF)

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Feathers / Sabiki
  2. Float (Sliding)
  3. Dropshot

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