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Lesser Spotted Dogfish Fishing in Denbighshire

Denbighshire has 10 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.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best lesser spotted dogfish marks in Denbighshire

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

Splash Point Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 47 Low

Reliable after dusk and on the flood; squid or mackerel baits on a simple pulley/ledger.
Prestatyn Central Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 47 Low

Often after dark in milder months; squid or mackerel strip, use a pulley for better control in surf.
Presthaven Sands Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 47 Low

Regular at night in milder months; fish/mackerel strips on pulley/up-and-over, handle carefully and use wire if plagued by bite-offs.
Rhyl Promenade Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 49 Low

More likely in milder periods and at night; squid, mackerel or bluey-style baits, use a wire trace if bites become raggy.
Barkby Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 47 Low

Regular in milder periods and at night; squid or mackerel strip on 2/0–4/0, let baits sit in a gutter.
Gronant Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 47 Low

Often on calm nights; fish squid or mackerel strip on a pulley/ledger; handle carefully around spines.
Barkby Slipway Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 47 Low

Reliable after dark; squid or mackerel strips on a simple running rig.
Ffrith Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 47 Low

More likely after dark in warmer months; squid or fish baits on a pulley/pennell, especially on bigger tides.
Rhyl Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 47 Low

Shows in milder spells; squid and fish baits after dark. Useful as a sign you’re in deeper water.
Rhyl Harbour Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 49 Low

Occasional after dark on fish/squid baits when tide run is stronger; use wire or heavier mono trace to reduce bite-offs.

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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