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Mackerel Fishing in Denbighshire

Denbighshire has 3 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

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best months: May–Sep · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Daylight sessions fish best

Best mackerel marks in Denbighshire

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

Splash Point Reliable for mackerel
Today 49 Low

Summer-autumn, especially with some depth; feathers or small metals during coloured water/breeze.
Barkby Beach Worth a try for mackerel
Today 49 Low

Summer runs if they come close; feathers/spinners at dawn/dusk, best when baitfish are in tight.
Barkby Slipway Shows occasionally for mackerel
Today 49 Low

Summer chance if baitfish are close; feathers/spinners cast from the firmer edge on a rising tide.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

Tactics for mackerel

Top baits, best first

  1. Feathers
  2. Micro Metal (LRF)
  3. Casting Spoon
  4. Sandeel

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Feathers / Sabiki
  2. Float (Sliding)
  3. Bombarda (Casting Float)

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Mackerel species guide.

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