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Garfish fishing in Essex
5 rated shore marks in Essex hold garfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
When to go
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🌊 Fish the flood tide.
Best garfish marks in Essex
1Walton PierExcellent · 92ReliableA float-fished strip of mackerel or small baited lure can pick them up in calm summer conditions.2Southend PierExcellent · 89Worth a trySummer visitor that can be taken mid-water on float-fished mackerel strip or small sandeel.3Clacton PierExcellent · 90Worth a tryA warm-weather surface feeder; float-fish a small strip of mackerel or use small feathers.4The NazeExcellent · 90Worth a tryA summer surface-water option; float-fish small sandeel or mackerel strip during calm, clear conditions.5Harwich Ha’penny PierExcellent · 92Worth a tryOccasional in summer; fish a small float-fished fish strip or lure near the surface.
Tactics for garfish
Top baits, best first
- Garfish Strip
- Mackerel Strip
- Sabiki
- Micro Metal (LRF)
Rigs that work, best first
- Float (Sliding)
- Bombarda (Casting Float)
- Livebait Float Rig
