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Lesser Spotted Dogfish Fishing in Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire has 13 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.

When to go

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Best months: Mar–Nov · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

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Best lesser spotted dogfish marks in Monmouthshire

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

Black Rock (Portskewett) Hotspot for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 60 Fair

Reliable most of the season; small squid or mackerel strip on 2/0–4/0 hooks, keep baits hard on the deck.
Sudbrook Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 60 Fair

Reliable after dark and on bigger tides; squid or mackerel strips on a running ledger.
St Brides Seawall Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Reliable after dark on squid, mackerel or fish strip; use abrasion-resistant leader on rougher patches.
Severn Bridge Foreshore (Aust/Severn Crossing area) Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 60 Fair

Common when conditions suit; squid/mackerel strips work well. Use 2/0–4/0 hooks and strong traces for abrasion.
Rogiet Foreshore Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Reliable after dark on squid or mackerel; keep baits tough and expect bites in short feeding spells at tide turns.
St Brides Brook Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Common after dark; fish squid or mackerel on the deck, expect bites on the slack and early flood.
Portskewett (Severn Estuary Shore) Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Common once water temps rise; oily fish strips work well—use a wire trace if small conger/rough ground is present.
Chepstow (River Wye) Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 54 Fair

Can show on evening tides where saltier water pushes in; mackerel/squid strips on 2/0–4/0, keep baits moving in the flow.
Magor Pill Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Shows at night; squid strips or mackerel work, especially when the estuary is coloured.
Sudbrook (Severn Tunnel Junction Foreshore) Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Can turn up after dark or in milder periods; squid/fish baits, keep hooklength robust for abrasion.
Caldicot Pill Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Patchy but possible after dark on fish or squid; keep leads heavy enough to hold in the Severn pull.
Sedbury Cliff Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 54 Fair

Can turn up after dark; squid or fish baits. Expect more when water colour is up after wind/rain.
Chepstow Bridge (River Wye) Shows occasionally for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 54 Fair

Occasional on more saline pushes. Fish strip/squid-style baits (where allowed) on a strong hook; handle carefully.

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

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)

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

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