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Lesser Spotted Dogfish fishing in Essex

9 rated shore marks in Essex hold lesser spotted dogfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

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Best lesser spotted dogfish marks in Essex

1Walton-on-the-Naze BeachGood · 74Worth a tryOccasional after-dark catch in warmer months; squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits fished on the sand can produce.2St Osyth BeachGood · 71Worth a tryCan show during warm-water evening sessions; use squid, mackerel or fish-and-squid cocktail baits.3The NazeGood · 74Worth a tryCan show after dark in warmer months; squid, mackerel and fish-strip baits are effective.4Three Shells BeachGood · 68Worth a tryAn occasional evening catch on squid, mackerel or mixed baits, more likely during the warmer season.5Martello BayGood · 71Worth a tryOccasional after-dark catch on fish or squid baits, more likely when rays are present.6Jaywick BeachGood · 71Worth a tryPossible on evening and night tides over mixed ground; squid, fish strips and worm cocktails are effective.7East Mersea StoneGood · 70Worth a tryOccasional after-dark capture on squid, mackerel strip or fish baits, mainly in settled warmer conditions.8Gunners ParkGood · 69Worth a tryPossible after dark in warmer months; use squid, mackerel strip or fish-and-squid cocktails.9Monkey BeachGood · 70Worth a tryPossible after dark in the warmer months; fish squid, mackerel or mixed baits on the edge of deeper water.
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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)

Lesser Spotted Dogfish fishing elsewhere

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