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Mackerel Fishing in Flintshire

Flintshire has 6 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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Best months: May–Sep · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

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Best mackerel marks in Flintshire

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

Point of Ayr Worth a try for mackerel
Today 54 Fair

Hit-and-miss from the shore here; try feathers or small metal lures when shoals push close in summer.
Talacre Lighthouse Worth a try for mackerel
Today 54 Fair

Infrequent from shore here (more of an open-coast species); a slim chance in late summer on feathers when bait is present.
Talacre Beach Shows occasionally for mackerel
Today 54 Fair

Only occasional within casting range; try feathers/spinners in calm spells when shoals push in.
Kinmel Bay Shows occasionally for mackerel
Today 48 Low

Sporadic summer runs if shoals come close; try feathers/spinners at range or when birds show offshore.
Rhyl East Parade Shows occasionally for mackerel
Today 49 Low

Rare from the beach but can show in late summer; try small feathers/spinners when fish are close in.
Mostyn Deep Shows occasionally for mackerel
Today 54 Fair

Sporadic in the wider estuary; worth a few casts with small feathers or a spinner if you see feeding birds.

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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