Lesser Spotted Dogfish Fishing in Kent

Reliable after dark for much of the year; small squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits score.

Common summer-night possibility; squid, mackerel and fish-strip baits on a pulley rig are effective.

More likely after dark, particularly in mild water; use squid, mackerel or worm-and-fish cocktails.

Often arrive after dark, particularly in warmer months; squid, mackerel and fish-strip baits are dependable.

Regular on evening and night tides, particularly in the warmer half of the year; squid and fish strips are reliable.

More likely on summer and autumn evenings; present squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits on the seabed.

A useful night-time catch, especially in milder months; squid, mackerel and worm cocktails produce.

More likely in mild water and darkness; use squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits on the bottom.

Most likely after dark in the warmer months; squid and mackerel baits can pick them out.

A dusk and night species; fish squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits clear of the roughest snags.

Common night-time bait scavenger; squid, mackerel strip and fish baits are effective.

Summer-night possibility over mixed sand and rougher patches; fish squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits on a pulley rig.

Fish after dark with squid, mackerel or fish-bait cocktails on the cleaner patches.

Most likely on summer evenings and nights; use squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits on the clearer mixed ground.

A night-time rough-ground species; fish squid, mackerel or peeler crab on a sturdy flowing rig.

Fish after dark over the mixed ground with squid, mackerel strip or crab bait.

Regular on summer and autumn evening tides; squid, mackerel or fish strip on a pulley rig are reliable.

Possible after dark in summer and autumn; fish squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits hard on the bottom.

Can show after dusk from late spring into autumn; use fish, squid or mackerel-strip baits.

A possible summer-night catch, especially on fish and squid baits fished beyond the close surf.

Occasional after-dark catch, mainly in milder periods; squid, fish strip and mackerel baits are effective.

Occasional after-dark catch, especially in milder periods; squid, mackerel and crab cocktails are dependable baits.

Can appear on evening and night tides; squid-and-mackerel cocktail baits are dependable.

Can show after dark in mild-water periods; fish squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits on the bottom.

Can show after dark in warmer months; squid, mackerel strip and fish baits work well.