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Garfish fishing in Norfolk
14 rated shore marks in Norfolk hold garfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
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Best garfish marks in Norfolk
1Gorleston PierExcellent · 100ReliableSummer surface sport, especially in calm weather; suspend a small fish strip beneath a float.2Cromer PierExcellent · 100ReliableMost likely in settled summer weather; fish a small float and sliver of mackerel near the surface.3Sheringham BeachExcellent · 100Worth a tryA summer surface-feeding chance; float-fish a small strip of mackerel or use light feathers in calm, clear conditions.4Beeston Regis BeachExcellent · 100Worth a tryA summer daylight chance on float-fished fish strip or small lures, often alongside mackerel activity.5Weybourne BeachGood · 79Worth a tryA summer surface-feeding option in calm, clear conditions; float-fish a small fish strip or use a slim lure.6Hunstanton PromenadeExcellent · 98Worth a tryPossible in summer; suspend a small strip of mackerel beneath a float in calmer, clearer conditions.7East Runton BeachExcellent · 100Worth a tryOccasional in summer; float fish a small fish strip or use a light lure.8Great Yarmouth North DenesExcellent · 100Worth a tryA summer surface-water bonus; float-fish small strips of mackerel or use a lightly worked small lure.9Great Yarmouth North BeachExcellent · 100Worth a trySummer surface-feeding chance, often alongside mackerel; use float-fished mackerel strip or a small lure.10Horsey GapExcellent · 100Worth a tryA summer daytime chance in calm, clear water; float-fish small sandeel or mackerel strip near the surface.11Cley BeachGood · 78Worth a tryOccasional in summer; target near the surface with a small float-fished fish strip or worm bait.12Titchwell BeachGood · 74Worth a trySummer surface visitor, most likely in calm clear conditions; use a small fish strip beneath a float.13Blakeney PointExcellent · 96Worth a trySummer surface visitor; a small strip bait beneath a float or a small lure is effective.14Burnham Overy BeachGood · 78Shows occasionallyAn occasional summer surface feeder; try a small strip bait beneath a float when mackerel are showing.
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
