Flounder fishing in North Yorkshire

10 rated shore marks in North Yorkshire hold flounder — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

When to go

Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec

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🌊 Fish the flood tide.

Best flounder marks in North Yorkshire

1Filey BayGood · 78ReliableWorth targeting over the cleaner shallows and near drainage runs, mainly with lugworm or ragworm.2Filey BeachGood · 78ReliableCan show around the groynes and firmer sand, notably in autumn; worm baits fished close in are effective.3Whitby HarbourExcellent · 81ReliableFish ragworm or lugworm along the muddier inner harbour channels, especially over the flood.4Filey Coble LandingGood · 78ReliablePossible over mixed sand, particularly around tidal movement; fish worm baits close to shore.5Reighton SandsGood · 78ReliableFish the lower beach and shallow gullies with ragworm or lugworm, often around a flooding tide.6Whitby West PierExcellent · 81Worth a tryMore likely toward the sheltered harbour side and estuary influence; fish ragworm or lugworm on a flowing tide.7Sandsend BeachExcellent · 80Worth a tryCan show around the beach and nearby stream influence; fish small worm baits on a moving tide.8Cayton BayGood · 79Worth a tryCan show over mixed sand and patches of broken ground; small worm baits and a slow, patient approach are effective.9Whitby BeachExcellent · 81Worth a tryCan show in the lower beach and near the river-side influence; fish worm baits on a simple, lightly weighted rig.10Speeton SandsGood · 75Worth a tryOccasional on the sandier areas, especially around tidal channels; small worm baits are effective.

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Tactics for flounder

Top baits, best first

Ragworm
White Rag
Blow Lug
Peeler Crab

Rigs that work, best first

Long & Low
Running Ledger
Two-Hook Flapper