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Lesser Spotted Dogfish Fishing in West Sussex

West Sussex has 20 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 months: Mar–Nov · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

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Best lesser spotted dogfish marks in West Sussex

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

Selsey Bill Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

A regular night bait species; fish squid, mackerel or mixed fish baits away from the snaggiest gullies.
Bognor Regis Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

Evening and night sessions can produce fish on squid, mackerel or worm cocktail baits.
East Preston Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Regular after dark in summer and autumn; squid, mackerel strip and fish baits on a simple running ledger are effective.
Selsey West Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

Regular night catch, taking squid, mackerel and worm-and-fish cocktail baits.
Elmer Beach Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

Reliable after dark in settled conditions; squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits work well.
Ella Nore Reliable for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

Reliable night possibility; use fish or squid baits and expect snags close to the reef.
Bracklesham Bay Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

An occasional night catch; fish squid, mackerel or sandeel baits in the deeper water on a flood tide.
East Wittering Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

Mainly after dark, with squid, mackerel strip or fish baits fished on the seabed.
Pagham Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

Mainly a summer-evening catch; squid, fish strip and peeler crab can all take them.
Aldwick Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

A night-time prospect in warmer months; use fresh mackerel, squid or fish-and-worm cocktails on the sand.
Felpham Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

A possible evening and night catch in warmer months; fish squid, mackerel or cocktail baits on a strong single-hook rig.
Middleton-on-Sea Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

Can appear on evening and night sessions over mixed ground; squid, mackerel and fish-strip baits are effective.
Widewater Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

A night-time possibility, particularly in warmer months; squid, mackerel and fish baits score.
Worthing Pier Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Possible after dark, particularly in milder periods; squid, mackerel or fish-bait cocktails work.
Shoreham Harbour East Arm Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Possible on evening and night sessions, mainly in milder water; fish squid, mackerel or sandeel baits on the seabed.
Bognor Regis Pier Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

A possible evening and night catch in warmer periods; fish squid, mackerel or crab baits hard on the seabed.
Shoreham Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

A night-time chance on fish or squid baits, particularly when the sea is settled.
Rustington Beach Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 65 Good

Possible on summer evenings with squid, mackerel or fish-strip baits, especially after dark.
Pagham Harbour Entrance Worth a try for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

More likely after dark on the seaward side; squid, mackerel strip and worm cocktails work.
Cobnor Point Shows occasionally for lesser spotted dogfish
Today 64 Fair

An occasional evening catch nearer the deeper harbour channel; use fish strip, squid or a squid-and-mackerel cocktail.

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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