Lesser Spotted Dogfish Fishing in Isle of Anglesey

Very common; strong scent baits (mackerel, bluey, squid) on simple clipped-down or pulley rigs. Good when the water colours up.

Common year-round on crab, mackerel or squid; good fallback when tides are strong and sport is slow.

Reliable after dark on peeler crab, fish or squid; simple running ledger into the deeper channel.

Reliable after dark when there’s a bit of tide run. Simple running ledger with squid or mackerel strips works well.

Reliable after dark on fish baits; use abrasion-resistant snoods and hold bottom in steady runs.

Reliable after dark with a bit of swell; squid, mackerel or bluey strips on pulley/2-hook flappers.

Reliable after dark and in cooler months; squid or mackerel strip on 2/0–4/0, strong mono and a simple running ledger.

Reliable after dark on fish baits; cast into deeper water, keep leads heavy enough for the tide.

Regular after dark; any fish bait or squid on the sand. Useful sport when rays/flatfish are quiet.

Reliable fallback when conditions are quieter; takes most fish baits in the channels on the turn of the tide.

Regular at night from spring onwards; small fish baits (mackerel/bluey) on 2/0–4/0, cast beyond the surf tables.

After dark on crab, squid or mackerel strips; cast into deeper water off the harbour end.

Common on baits in deeper water, especially at night; good fallback species when tides are lively.

Reliable after dark, especially when there’s some swell. Simple pulley/ledger with fish baits works well.

After dark, cast into the bay’s deeper middle with squid/mackerel; steady sport on neap tides and mild conditions.

Reliable most of the year, especially after dark; squid or fish strip; long traces help avoid drop-offs in surf.

Reliable after dark or on bigger tides; squid/mackerel baits on clean sand areas to avoid constant snagging.

Reliable on sandy patches at the mouth after dark; mackerel/squid on running ledger.

Common after dark; squid or fish baits on the beach—expect plenty when tides run.

Common after dark; small fish baits on a simple running ledger—expect regular takes on the mid/late flood.

Regular after dark over mixed ground; squid or mackerel strip, expect more on neap-to-mid tides.

Often after dark on mixed ground; mackerel/squid strips on a running rig can produce regular takes.

Regular in summer evenings; fish medium fish baits or squid on pulley rigs, especially toward low water when the ground is clear.

Reliable after dark on fish baits; cast into clear water away from heavy weed on the run of tide.

After dark or on bigger tides over sand/mixed ground; use fish baits (mackerel/bluey style) and a short wire trace if needed.