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Mackerel fishing in Essex

7 rated shore marks in Essex hold mackerel — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

When to go

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🌊 Fish the flood tide.

Best mackerel marks in Essex

1Walton PierExcellent · 88HotspotSummer shoals can provide fast sport; use feathers or a small metal lure on a clear, flooding tide.2Southend PierExcellent · 82ReliableMost likely in summer during clear water and a moving tide; use feathers or a small spinner.3Clacton PierExcellent · 86ReliableSummer shoals can pass the pier end; use a light spinner, sabiki or small feathers when water is clear.4Shoebury Common BeachExcellent · 82Worth a tryCan show in summer when baitfish are present; cast a light spinner, feathers or a small baited float from deeper water.5Clacton BeachExcellent · 86Worth a tryCan appear in summer when baitfish are close in; use a light spinner or small daylights where casting space allows.6The NazeExcellent · 88Worth a trySummer visitor when clear water and bait shoals are present; use feathers or a small dexter wedge.7Harwich Ha’penny PierExcellent · 88Shows occasionallyAn occasional summer visitor when clearer seawater pushes into the estuary; use small spinners or feathers where permitted.
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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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