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Lesser Spotted Dogfish fishing in North Yorkshire

38 rated shore marks in North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire

1Marine DriveExcellent · 96ReliableA useful night-time chance over mixed ground; fish squid, mackerel or sandeel on a robust flowing trace.2KettlenessExcellent · 95ReliableCommon after dark on fish or squid baits laid in clearer sandy patches beside the rough ground.3Filey BayExcellent · 95Worth a tryAn occasional evening and night catch on larger fish or squid baits, particularly on mixed ground near the Brigg.4Runswick BayExcellent · 95Worth a tryA night-time possibility over mixed ground; use squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits on a strong trace.5CowbarExcellent · 96Worth a tryA summer-night possibility; fish squid, mackerel or crab baits in deeper gullies on abrasion-resistant tackle.6Robin Hood’s BayExcellent · 95Worth a tryPossible after dark over mixed rough ground; fish squid, mackerel or crab baits on a robust flowing trace.7Filey BriggExcellent · 95Worth a tryPossible on calmer night sessions over mixed rough ground; present squid or fish-strip baits.8Saltwick BayExcellent · 95Worth a tryA night-time possibility over sandier channels beside rough ground; fish squid or mackerel baits.9Burniston BayExcellent · 95Worth a tryCan show on evening tides over mixed rough-and-clean ground; use a robust fish or squid bait and allow time for runs.10Hundale PointExcellent · 96Worth a tryA summer-evening possibility; present a fish-and-squid bait on a strong, simple rig away from the worst kelp.11Cloughton WykeExcellent · 96Worth a tryA possible evening catch in milder months; use squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits on a robust trace.12Port MulgraveExcellent · 96Worth a tryPossible at night on fish, squid or crab baits cast onto any softer ground between reefs.13Scalby NessExcellent · 96Worth a tryCan show after dark in milder water; fish a fish-and-squid or worm cocktail in deeper gullies and rough margins.14Stoupe BeckExcellent · 94Worth a tryPossible after dark on fish or squid baits laid on less snaggy ground beside the scars.15Hawsker BottomsExcellent · 95Worth a tryBest after dark on a baited pulley rig, especially in settled conditions.16Reighton SandsExcellent · 95Worth a tryPossible on mixed or slightly rougher patches after dark; fish fish-bait, squid or crab on a strong single-hook trace.17Boggle HoleExcellent · 94Worth a tryMostly a night-time chance on cleaner patches beside the rough; fish a squid or fish-bait cocktail on a flowing trace.18Brackenberry WykeExcellent · 96Worth a tryA possible nocturnal catch over mixed rough ground; present fish or squid baits on a durable trace.19Cornelian BayExcellent · 96Worth a tryPossible after dark on fish or squid baits cast onto mixed sand-and-rock patches.20Jackson’s BayExcellent · 96Worth a tryA night-time possibility on baited traces, particularly with squid, mackerel strip or worm cocktail baits.21Whitestone PointExcellent · 95Worth a tryA night-time possibility on baited rough-ground rigs; use fish or squid baits and allow for snaggy terrain.22RavenscarExcellent · 94Worth a tryTry squid, mackerel or crab baits on a flowing tide, using a robust rig for snaggy ground.23Scarborough West PierExcellent · 96Worth a tryOccasional at night in warmer months; present a squid, mackerel or worm cocktail close to the bottom.24Filey BeachExcellent · 95Worth a tryAn occasional dusk or night catch, more likely near rougher ground toward the ends of the beach; use squid or fish bait.25Whitby West PierExcellent · 95Worth a tryPossible on warm summer nights with squid, mackerel strip or fish baits cast into deeper water.
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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)

Lesser Spotted Dogfish fishing elsewhere

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