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Mackerel fishing in East Riding of Yorkshire

26 rated shore marks in East Riding of Yorkshire hold mackerel — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

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Best mackerel marks in East Riding of Yorkshire

1Bridlington North PierExcellent · 92ReliableSummer visitor when clear water and baitfish are present; feathers or a small spinner work from the pier end.2Flamborough HeadExcellent · 93ReliableCommon in warmer months when clear water and baitfish are present; use feathers or small metal lures.3Thornwick BayExcellent · 92ReliableMost likely in summer when bait fish are present; feathers, metals and small lures cast from clearer-water ledges.4North LandingExcellent · 92ReliableA reliable summer visitor when bait fish are present; use feathers, small metals or float-fished strips.5Bridlington Harbour WallExcellent · 92ReliableSeasonal summer visitor around the outer wall; use a light spinner, feathers or float-fished strip bait.6Old FallExcellent · 92ReliableMost reliable in summer when baitfish are present; use feathers or a small metal lure from a clear ledge.7South LandingExcellent · 92ReliableOften available from late spring into autumn when shoals pass; spinners and feathers work from deeper water.8Thornwick NabExcellent · 92ReliableSeasonal summer visitor; feathers, small metals and float-fished bait work when shoals are within casting range.9The BreilExcellent · 92ReliableSummer shoals can pass within casting range in calm, clear weather; feathers and small metal lures are effective.10Selwicks BayExcellent · 93ReliableSeasonal in summer when shoals pass the headland; feathers, sabikis and small metals work from deeper ledges.11SewerbyExcellent · 93ReliableSummer shoals can come close in calm, clear water; feathers or small metal lures work from deeper rock ledges.12Spurn PointExcellent · 86Worth a tryOccasional in summer when clear water and baitfish are present; feathers or a small lure can score.13Bridlington South BeachExcellent · 91Worth a tryOccasional in summer when clear water and bait fish are present; use a light spinner or small mackerel feathers from the open beach.14Wilsthorpe BeachExcellent · 91Worth a tryCan show within casting range in summer when baitfish are present; use a small dexter wedge or feathers sparingly.15Danes DykeExcellent · 92Worth a tryPresent in warmer months when clear water and baitfish are about; feathers or small metal lures cast from deeper edges.16Bridlington North BeachExcellent · 93Worth a tryOccasional in summer when shoals come close enough; use a small daylit lure or feather rig only in clear, calm conditions.17Fraisthorpe BeachExcellent · 91Worth a tryMay pass within casting range in settled summer weather; use feathers or a small spinner only when fish are showing.18Hornsea South BeachExcellent · 90Worth a tryCan pass close in during summer when the sea is clear; use a light spinner or small daylights only when fish are showing.19Tunstall BeachExcellent · 90Worth a tryPossible in summer when clear water and bait fish are close in; use feathers or a small spinner only when conditions allow.20Hilston BeachExcellent · 92Worth a tryMay pass within casting range in clear summer water; use a small spinner, feather rig or strip bait.21Out NewtonExcellent · 88Worth a tryPossible in summer when the sea clears; cast a small spinner or feather rig.22Barmston BeachExcellent · 91Shows occasionallySeasonal and sporadic from the shore; cast small spinners or feathers when fish are showing.23Atwick BeachExcellent · 88Shows occasionallyPossible in settled summer weather when shoals move close enough; use feathers or a small metal lure.24Withernsea BeachExcellent · 87Shows occasionallyOccasional in settled summer conditions when fish are within casting range; use a small spinner or feather rig.25Aldbrough BeachExcellent · 91Shows occasionallyCan appear in settled summer weather when fish are within casting range; use a light spinner or small feather rig cautiously.
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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)

Mackerel fishing elsewhere

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