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Lesser Spotted Dogfish Fishing in Cardiff

Cardiff has 6 shore marks rated for lesser spotted dogfish. They're ranked below by how strongly lesser spotted dogfish 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

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

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Best lesser spotted dogfish marks in Cardiff

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

Penarth Pier Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Regular, especially at night; squid or fish strip on 2/0–4/0, expect constant knocks.
Grangetown Foreshore Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

More likely after dark on bigger tides; fish oily baits (mackerel/squid) on wire traces if crabs are an issue.
Cardiff Bay Barrage Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

More likely after dark; mackerel/squid-style strips work; use a rubbing leader if fishing tight to rough ground.
Cardiff Yacht Club Wall Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Can show in deeper holes on the ebb; squid/mackerel on 2/0–4/0 and a wire trace if bites get savage.
Cardiff Bay Outer Harbour Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Sporadic, mainly at night on squid/fish strip; keep baits on the deck and be ready for snags around rock armour.
River Taff Mouth Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Can show on evening sessions; squid or fish strips, expect them more when tides ease.

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

Tactics for lesser spotted dogfish

Top baits, best first

  1. Mackerel Strip
  2. Squid
  3. Bluey (Pacific Saury)
  4. Sandeel

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Running Ledger
  2. Two-Hook Flapper
  3. Boom Ledger (Anti-Tangle)

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Lesser Spotted Dogfish species guide.

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