Lesser Spotted Dogfish Fishing in East Sussex

East Sussex has 43 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.

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Best lesser spotted dogfish marks in East Sussex

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

Brighton Marina East Arm Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Most reliable after dark on squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits fished on the bottom.

Rottingdean Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

A dusk and night species; present squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits on the seabed.

Hastings Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

A night-time possibility on fish or squid baits, particularly over mixed or slightly rough ground.

Pevensey Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Regular night-time bycatch on fish and squid baits, especially from late spring through autumn.

Beachy Head Ledges Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Regular evening bycatch on fish and squid baits fished on the seabed.

Cliff End Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Most likely after dark on squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits around rougher patches.

Ovingdean Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

A realistic night-time catch in warmer months; present a fresh fish or squid bait on the seabed.

Birling Gap Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

A useful night-time target on fish or squid baits, particularly during settled summer and autumn conditions.

Cow Gap Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Mainly an evening and night possibility; squid, fish strip or a squid-and-mackerel cocktail is effective.

Friars' Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Regular night-time possibility around mixed ground; squid, mackerel and fish-bait cocktails work well.

Sovereign Harbour Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Most likely on warm summer nights; squid, mackerel and fish-bait cocktails work well.

Brighton Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

Most likely after dark in warmer months; fish fish-bait, squid or mackerel cocktails on the seabed.

Saltdean Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

Possible after dark in warmer months; present a squid, mackerel or worm-and-squid bait beyond the near surf.

Brighton Marina West Arm Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

More likely on evening or night tides, particularly in mild weather, to squid and fish strip.

Banjo Groyne Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

Occasional after-dark catch in warmer months; present squid, mackerel or fish baits on the seabed.

Glyne Gap Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

A night-time possibility in warmer months; fish squid, mackerel or sandeel baits on a sturdy single-hook rig.

Rye Bay Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

Possible after dark in warmer months; fish squid, mackerel or fish-bait cocktails on the bottom.

West Marina Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

Most likely after dark in summer and autumn; squid, mackerel and fish-bait cocktails are effective.

Bulverhythe Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

Most likely after dark on fish or squid baits, particularly during settled warmer periods.

Sovereign Harbour Outer Wall Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

Can show after dark, especially in milder months; fish squid, mackerel or sandeel on the seabed.

Cooden Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

Occasional on settled summer and autumn nights; present squid, mackerel or a fish-and-squid cocktail well off the beach.

Warrior Square Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

A chance after dark in warmer water; present squid, mackerel or fish-and-worm cocktails on a sturdy running rig.

Galley Hill Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

Most likely after dark in settled weather; a squid-and-fish cocktail on a pulley or running ledger is effective.

Holywell Ledges Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

A realistic night-time possibility over cleaner pockets beside rough ground; use squid, mackerel or fish-bait cocktails.

Hope Gap Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

Can be caught after dark on fish, squid or mackerel baits cast beyond the roughest close-in ground.

Plus 18 more rated marks — browse every mark in East Sussex.

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

Tactics for lesser spotted dogfish

Top baits, best first

Mackerel Strip
Squid
Bluey (Pacific Saury)
Sandeel

Rigs that work, best first

Running Ledger
Two-Hook Flapper
Boom Ledger (Anti-Tangle)

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

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