Mackerel Fishing in East Sussex

Common in warmer months when shoals are present; feathers and small metal lures work well.

Reliable in summer when shoals are present; use a light spinning rod and small metals or feathers in clear, settled conditions.

Most reliable in summer when shoals are present; use feathers or a compact metal lure in daylight.

Summer shoals can arrive suddenly; use a light spinner, feathers or small metal lure.

Regular in summer and early autumn when bait fish are present; feathers or metal lures cast well.

Summer shoals can come close in clear, settled water; feathers, small metals and sandeel lures work well.

Most reliable in summer; use feathers, a small metal lure or float-fished strips when shoals are within casting range.

Best in summer and early autumn; use feathers, a slim metal lure or float-fished strip bait in daylight.

Common in summer when shoals are present; use a spinner, feathers or float-fished bait.

Summer shoals can come close in clear, calm conditions; use a dexter, spinner or small string of feathers.

Summer shoals can come within casting range in clear water; use a feather rig or small metal lure.

Summer shoals can come within casting range; use a small feather rig or metal lure in clear, settled weather.

Summer shoals can be reachable on feathers or small metal lures when the water is clear.

Most reliable in warmer months when shoals pass close; use spinners, feathers or float gear.

Summer shoals can pass the outer wall; feathers, metal lures and small casting jigs work best.

Seasonal shoals can be within casting range in calm, clear summer weather; feathers or a small metal lure work well.

Summer shoals can pass within reach; feather or use a small metal lure when fish are showing, preferably on a moving tide.

Common in settled summer weather when baitfish are present; use a light spinner or feathers from deeper water.

Common in settled summer conditions; cast feathers or small metal lures from deeper water or reef edges.

Summer shoals can come close on clear, settled days; cast feathers or a small metal lure from the beach.

Most reliable in summer when shoals are present; feathers or small metal lures work from a clear beach.

Summer shoals can reach casting range; use small spinners, feathers or a slim metal lure.

Summer visitor; feathers, small metal lures and float-fished strips work when fish are within casting range.

Most likely from late spring to early autumn when shoals are within casting range; use a feather rig or small metal lure.

A regular summer visitor; use feathers or a small metal lure when fish are showing.