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Lesser Spotted Dogfish fishing in Norfolk

21 rated shore marks in Norfolk 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 Norfolk

1Great Yarmouth North DenesExcellent · 84Worth a tryPossible after dark in summer and autumn; squid, mackerel strip and mixed fish baits are effective.2Sheringham BeachExcellent · 88Worth a tryPossible after dark during milder months; use strong scented baits such as squid, mackerel and whole worm cocktails.3Hemsby BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryCan show after dark in summer and autumn; fish squid, mackerel or worm cocktails on a strong single-hook rig.4Horsey GapExcellent · 92Worth a tryCan appear after dark in the warmer months; squid, mackerel strip and fish baits are effective.5Scratby BeachExcellent · 86Worth a tryMost likely on mild summer evenings; fish oily fish or squid baits beyond the nearshore surf.6Sea Palling BeachExcellent · 91Worth a tryAn occasional night-time catch, especially in warmer water; squid and fish baits on a simple pulley rig are effective.7West Runton BeachExcellent · 88Worth a tryAn occasional night catch over mixed or rougher ground; fish squid, mackerel or worm cocktails.8Walcott BeachExcellent · 88Worth a tryPossible after dark in summer and autumn; squid, mackerel strip or fish baits fished in deeper water are effective.9Waxham BeachExcellent · 91Worth a tryMore likely on evening and night tides in settled warmer weather; squid, mackerel and fish-bait cocktails produce takes.10Ostend BeachExcellent · 88Worth a tryAn occasional night-time catch on squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits fished on the sand.11Sidestrand BeachExcellent · 89Worth a tryOccasional evening and night catch in warmer periods; fish squid, mackerel or crab on a strong single-hook rig.12Trimingham BeachExcellent · 89Worth a tryCan occur after dark on mixed ground; use squid-and-fish cocktails and a robust pulley or pennel rig.13Great Yarmouth South BeachGood · 65Worth a tryCan show after dark in summer and autumn; squid or fish-strip baits on a pulley rig are suitable.14Cromer BeachExcellent · 88Worth a tryAn occasional warmer-season or night catch; use fish strip, squid or a large worm bait.15Old Hunstanton BeachExcellent · 84Worth a tryOccasional after-dark catch on fish or squid baits, particularly where deeper channels lie within casting range.16Wells-next-the-Sea BeachExcellent · 93Worth a tryOccasional after-dark catch on squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits; more likely from deeper tidal water.17Overstrand BeachExcellent · 89Worth a tryPossible at night over mixed seabed; present a squid, mackerel or fish-strip bait.18Beeston Regis BeachExcellent · 88Worth a tryAn occasional dusk and night catch on fish baits or squid, particularly during milder months.19Holme BeachExcellent · 88Worth a tryMore likely after dark in milder periods; squid and fish baits can pick them out.20Weybourne BeachExcellent · 84Worth a tryPossible after dark in settled warmer periods; use fish or squid baits on a robust single-hook trace.21Happisburgh BeachExcellent · 92Worth a tryPossible after dark in warmer months; squid, mackerel strip and mixed baits can produce them.
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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)

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