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Mackerel fishing in Norfolk

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

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Best mackerel marks in Norfolk

1Cromer PierExcellent · 94HotspotA main summer target; use small feathers, spinners or a float-fished strip bait when shoals are within range.2Gorleston PierExcellent · 93ReliableSummer visitor when shoals are inshore; use a small string of feathers or a compact metal lure.3Sheringham BeachExcellent · 94ReliableSummer visitor when clear water and bait fish are present; cast feathers or a small dexter wedge from clear spaces between groynes.4Hopton-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 92ReliableCan show in summer when clear water and baitfish are present; use a light spinning outfit or compact daylights.5Great Yarmouth North DenesExcellent · 94ReliableOccasional in summer when shoals come close; use a light spinner, feathers or small silver lure in clear daytime water.6Overstrand BeachExcellent · 96ReliableSeasonal summer visitor when the water is clear; feathers or a small metal lure cast into deeper water.7West Runton BeachExcellent · 94ReliableSeasonal summer sport when fish are close in; use feathers or a small spinner in clear daylight water.8Beeston Regis BeachExcellent · 94ReliableSeasonal, mainly summer to early autumn; spin or float-fish small lures and feathers when shoals are within casting range.9Weybourne BeachExcellent · 89ReliableSummer shoals can come close in clear water; use feathers, small metal lures or float-fished strip baits.10Gorleston-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 93Worth a trySeasonal shoals may come within casting range in settled summer weather; feathers or small lures work.11Hunstanton PromenadeExcellent · 90Worth a trySummer visitor when clear water reaches the frontage; use a small spinner or feathers only when fish are showing.12Caister-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 94Worth a tryCan be caught in summer when shoals pass close enough; use feathers or a small spinner in clear, calm conditions.13Cromer BeachExcellent · 94Worth a tryCan be caught in summer when shoals pass close, mainly by casting feathers or a small spoon.14East Runton BeachExcellent · 94Worth a trySummer visitor within casting range in calm, clear conditions; spinner or feather from the beach.15Great Yarmouth North BeachExcellent · 94Worth a tryCan appear during summer spells when clear water reaches the beach; cast a small spinner, metal lure or feathers.16Hemsby BeachExcellent · 95Worth a tryOccasional summer visitor when clear water is close in; use a small string of feathers or a casting lure from deeper tide stages.17Horsey GapExcellent · 100Worth a trySeasonal shoals may come within casting range in summer; use a small spinner or feather rig when the sea is clear.18Scratby BeachExcellent · 95Worth a tryOccasional summer shoals within casting range; use a small lure or feather rig only in settled, clear water.19Sea Palling BeachExcellent · 100Worth a tryMay pass within casting range in summer when the sea is clear and settled; use small spinners or feather rigs cautiously.20Winterton-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 100Worth a trySummer shoals may come within casting range in clear, settled conditions; use a small spinner or feather rig.21Bacton BeachExcellent · 97Worth a tryCan show in summer when clear water and baitfish are close in; use feathers or a small spinner from the groynes where safe.22Cley BeachExcellent · 89Worth a tryCan show in summer when clear water and baitfish are present; use feathers, lures or a small strip bait.23Cley East BankExcellent · 89Worth a trySeasonal shoals may come within casting range in calm summer weather; use feathers or a small spinner with care around other anglers.24Kelling HardExcellent · 87Worth a trySeasonal shoals may come within casting range in calm, clear summer conditions; use a spinner or feather rig.25Sidestrand BeachExcellent · 96Worth a tryCan show in summer when baitfish are close; use a light spinning outfit or feathers only where conditions are safe.
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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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