Lesser Spotted Dogfish Fishing in Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight has 37 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 Isle of Wight

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

Yaverland Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable at night in warmer months, taking squid, mackerel strip and fish-bait cocktails.

Compton Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Regular after dark on fish, squid or mackerel strip; use a simple two-hook flapper or pulley rig.

Totland Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark on fish, squid or worm baits; use a simple two-hook ledger.

Brighstone Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

A dependable evening and night species on mackerel, squid or small fish baits fished near mixed ground.

Brook Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Common after dark on squid, mackerel and fish-strip baits cast over mixed sand and shingle.

Chale Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Common after dark on fish or squid baits; use a simple two-hook flowing or pulley rig.

Atherfield Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable in darkness on fish, squid or mackerel baits; use abrasion-resistant traces around rock.

Grange Chine Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Regular after-dark catch on fish strip, squid or cocktail baits near broken ground.

Luccombe Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark on squid, mackerel or fish-bait cocktails cast onto cleaner patches.

Hamstead Ledge Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark around the rougher edges; squid, mackerel strip and fish baits all work.

Bembridge Foreland Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

After-dark fishing with squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits can produce dogfish over broken ground.

Shanklin Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

More likely after dark; fish squid, mackerel or fish strips beyond the surf line.

Ventnor Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

A useful dusk and night catch on squid, mackerel strip or mixed worm-and-fish baits.

Castlehaven Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Regular after dark on fish or squid baits cast into deeper water beyond the kelp.

Whitecliff Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Best after dark from the mixed ground and bay edges; fish squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits.

Seagrove Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

A regular night-time chance where there is mixed ground nearby; squid, mackerel and fish-strip baits work well.

Bouldnor Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Common night-time prospect on fish or squid baits, particularly during warmer months.

Monks Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Most reliable after dark on fish, squid or mackerel strip fished just clear of the rougher patches.

Sconce Point Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

A regular after-dark possibility on fish or squid baits fished just clear of the worst snags.

St Catherine’s Point Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Most likely after dark on fish or squid baits fished in the clearer patches between rock.

Gurnard Bay Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish

Reliable after dark in warmer months; fish mackerel, squid or fish-strip baits on the bottom.

Sandown Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

A possible evening and night catch; fish squid, mackerel or a worm-and-fish cocktail on the bottom.

Appley Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

Most likely after dark on squid, mackerel strip or worm baits fished close to the seabed.

Ryde Pier Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

A night-time possibility on fish or squid baits fished hard on the bottom.

Colwell Bay Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish

Can show after dark, particularly in warmer months; fish squid, mackerel strip or fish baits on the seabed.

Plus 12 more rated marks — browse every mark in Isle of Wight.

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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