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Garfish fishing in Suffolk
7 rated shore marks in Suffolk hold garfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
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Best garfish marks in Suffolk
1Southwold Harbour North WallExcellent · 98Worth a tryTake small strips of mackerel or float-fished sandeel near the surface in summer.2Ness PointExcellent · 100Worth a tryPresent in settled summer conditions; use a small float-fished strip of mackerel or a slim surface lure.3Aldeburgh BeachExcellent · 95Worth a tryA summer daytime visitor; use a small strip of mackerel beneath a float or a light spinning lure.4Southwold BeachExcellent · 98Worth a tryA summer surface-feeding visitor; float-fished mackerel strip or small lures can pick them up in calm, clear water.5Lowestoft North DenesExcellent · 100Worth a tryOccasional in summer daylight, often alongside mackerel; a small fish strip beneath a float can pick them out.6Brackenbury CliffsExcellent · 92Worth a tryA summer surface-water chance; float-fish a narrow strip of mackerel or sandeel well off the bottom.7Kyson PointExcellent · 92Shows occasionallyA sporadic summer visitor in clearer, more saline conditions; try a small fish strip beneath a float.
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
