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Mackerel fishing in North Yorkshire

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

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Best mackerel marks in North Yorkshire

1Scarborough West PierExcellent · 98HotspotBest in summer and early autumn; float-fished strips and small spinners work on a flooding or running tide.2Whitby West PierExcellent · 100HotspotCommon in settled summer conditions; use a small feather string or spinner, but avoid overcrowded areas when casting.3Scarborough Lighthouse PierExcellent · 98HotspotSummer shoals respond to feathers, small metals and float-fished strips; dawn and evening can be best.4Filey BayExcellent · 94ReliableA summer shoal species when water is clear; feathers, small lures and float-fished strips can produce.5Whitby East PierExcellent · 100ReliableSummer visitor, often best on moving water; use small daylights or a feather rig when shoals show.6Staithes North WallExcellent · 99ReliableSummer shoals can pass the wall; use feathers, a small metal lure or float-fished strips when water is clear.7Whitby HarbourExcellent · 100ReliableSummer shoals can be reached from harbour-mouth walls and nearby piers using feathers or small metals.8CowbarExcellent · 99ReliableSummer shoals can pass within casting range; feathers, dexter-style lures and small metal jigs work best.9Robin Hood’s BayExcellent · 100ReliableSummer shoals can reach casting range, especially with a little tide; use feathers or small metal lures.10Scarborough North BayExcellent · 98ReliableCommon in summer when shoals are close; cast spinners, feathers or small metal lures in daylight.11Filey BriggExcellent · 94ReliableSeasonal summer visitor; use feathers or metal lures when shoals are within casting range.12Saltwick BayExcellent · 100ReliableSummer shoals can be reached from deeper rock ledges; use small spinners or feathers when the sea is clear.13Staithes HarbourExcellent · 99ReliableSummer shoals can reach the harbour mouth; use a light feather rig or metal lure when water is clear.14Staithes South WallExcellent · 99ReliableSummer visitor; feather or cast a small metal lure when clear water and baitfish are present.15Black RocksExcellent · 95ReliableSummer shoals can pass close to the rocks; use feathers, a small metal lure or strip bait on a flowing tide.16Filey Coble LandingExcellent · 94ReliableSeasonal summer shoals can come within casting range; use spinners or feathers in clear water.17Hundale PointExcellent · 98ReliablePresent in warmer months when the water is clear; feathers, spinners and small metal lures can score from deeper ledges.18Long NabExcellent · 97ReliableSeasonal shoals can be reached from elevated rock ledges; use feathers or small casting lures in daylight.19Marine DriveExcellent · 98ReliableSummer shoals can come close along the deeper water; feathers or small metal lures work when fish are showing.20Scarborough South BayExcellent · 98ReliableSummer visitor within casting range in clear, calm conditions; feathers, spinners and dexter wedges are effective.21Cloughton WykeExcellent · 98ReliableOften within casting range in summer and early autumn; use feathers, small metals or float-fished bait.22Port MulgraveExcellent · 99ReliableSummer visitor when clear water and baitfish are present; feathers, metals and small lures work.23Scalby NessExcellent · 97ReliableSummer shoals can be reached from deeper rock ledges; use feathers or a small metal lure when the sea is clear.24Scalby MillsExcellent · 97ReliableSeasonal summer visitor; feathers, small metals and dexter wedges can score when shoals pass close to the rocks.25Hawsker BottomsExcellent · 100ReliableSummer visitor when the sea is clear; feathers or small metal lures work from deeper ledges.
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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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