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Long-spined Sea Scorpion Fishing in Dorset
Dorset has 5 shore marks rated for long-spined sea scorpion. They're ranked below by how strongly long-spined sea scorpion 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: Jan–Dec · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.
Tide Fish the flood
Time of day Daylight sessions fish best
Best long-spined sea scorpion marks in Dorset
Ranked by how strongly long-spined sea scorpion show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Swanage Pier
Reliable for long-spined sea scorpion
Small fish/squid baits on the bottom among weed and rock by the legs. Static or very slow retrieve; dusk into night, low to mid tide.
Bran Point
Reliable for long-spined sea scorpion
Tiny baits fished static in rocky pockets and pool mouths; productive at low–mid tide as ledges uncover.
Kimmeridge Ledges
Worth a try for long-spined sea scorpion
LRF tactics with small hooks and isopods/rag scraps among rock pools and kelp at mid tide; year-round, best in calm clear water.
Dancing Ledge
Worth a try for long-spined sea scorpion
Small worm or prawn baits tight to rock crevices at high water; short snoods and light gear. Year-round; expect snags.
Grove Point
Worth a try for long-spined sea scorpion
Very small hooks baited with rag or prawn lowered into rock holes by your feet. Short casts only; fish the flood. Year-round.
Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.
Tactics for long-spined sea scorpion
Top baits, best first
- Ragworm
- Mussel
- Limpet
- Prawn / Shrimp
Rigs that work, best first
- Split Shot Rig
- Dropshot
- Two-Hook Flapper
Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Long-spined Sea Scorpion species guide.