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Flounder Fishing in Denbighshire

Denbighshire has 9 shore marks rated for flounder. They're ranked below by how strongly flounder 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

Out of season — best Oct–Mar
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best months: Oct–Mar · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Daylight sessions fish best

Best flounder marks in Denbighshire

Ranked by how strongly flounder show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

Rhyl Beach Hotspot for flounder
Today 47 Low

Year-round; best on rag/lug or peeler crab in the gutters on the flood. Light leads and short snoods help in calm seas.
Rhyl Harbour Hotspot for flounder
Today 49 Low

Consistent in the channel; rag/madder, lug or small crab on a running ledger works well; best mid-tide either side of HW/LW.
Gronant Beach Reliable for flounder
Today 47 Low

Best near the estuary influence; lug/rag or small crab on a running ledger; good on flood and around dusk.
Barkby Slipway Reliable for flounder
Today 47 Low

Common close in; rag/lug or small crab on a running leger, especially over sand on the flood.
Ffrith Beach Reliable for flounder
Today 47 Low

Catches close in around any slight colour; rag/lug baits, small hooks; often best around low water and first flood.
Prestatyn Central Beach Reliable for flounder
Today 47 Low

Best around bigger tides and after rough weather; lug tipped with rag, fish near any slight colour/flow lines.
Rhyl Promenade Reliable for flounder
Today 49 Low

Look for slightly mixed ground/near any outflows; rag/lug or small crab, keep baits low and slow on the bottom.
Presthaven Sands Worth a try for flounder
Today 47 Low

More likely near any slightly coloured water or small run-offs; rag/lug and small strips score, often close in.
Barkby Beach Worth a try for flounder
Today 47 Low

More likely near any freshwater seep/soft sand; rag, lug or small strip baits, keep lead light if conditions allow.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

Tactics for flounder

Top baits, best first

  1. Ragworm
  2. White Rag
  3. Blow Lug
  4. Peeler Crab

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Long & Low
  2. Running Ledger
  3. Two-Hook Flapper

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Flounder species guide.

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