A new coastline to explore
5 coastal counties now covered: Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight.
Conwy has 16 shore marks rated for mackerel. They're ranked below by how strongly mackerel 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
In season nowBest months: May–Sep · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.
Tide Fish the flood
Time of day Daylight sessions fish best
Ranked by how strongly mackerel show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Summer/autumn shoals; feathers or small metals cast into tide lines—often best on the first of the flood.
Seasonal shoals (typically summer); feathers or small metals cast from higher ledges into clear water on a moving tide.
Late spring–autumn when shoals push in; feathers or small metal jigs, best on moving water and in clear conditions.
Shoals in summer; feathers/spinners cast from the beach when fish are within range, often around high water.
Summer when shoals run through; feather rigs or small metals into the tide line—mobile approach helps.
Seasonal summer shoals; feathers or small lures cast into deeper water—often best with a bit of swell and colour.
Seasonal summer run; float fished strip or small feathers/spinners when shoals are in close on the tide.
Summer run can bring brief bursts; feathers or small metals cast from the promenade on a pushing tide.
Summer shoals; feather rigs or small metal lures, best on a moving tide and when bait is showing.
Summer sporadic; cast feathers/spinners when shoals push into the bay—often best early/late.
Sporadic summer shoals; try feathers/spinners when fish show or birds work; often better at first/last light.
Sporadic summer sport if shoals come close; feathers or small spinners at dawn/dusk in calm, clear conditions.
Sporadic close-in when shoals push tight; small feathers or a spinner at first/last light.
Sporadic when shoals come close in summer; try small feathers/spinners at dawn/dusk if you can reach deeper water.
Sporadic summer shoals; try feathers/spinners from deeper water sections or when fish are showing in close.
Hit-and-miss in late summer; feathers or small metals from higher water over the point during moving tide.
Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.
Top baits, best first
Rigs that work, best first
Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Mackerel species guide.
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New region just landed
We’ve added a whole new stretch of coastline — from Kent round to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
5 coastal counties now covered: Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight.
Every mark comes with a full guide, target species, baits and rigs, and live fishing forecasts.
Weather, tide, and sea conditions are already synced for every new mark, so you can plan a session right away.