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Mackerel fishing in Suffolk

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

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Best mackerel marks in Suffolk

1Southwold BeachExcellent · 93ReliableSeasonal shoals can come within casting range in settled summer weather; use feathers or a small metal lure.2Landguard PointExcellent · 89ReliableSeasonal shoals may come within casting range in summer; use a feather rig or small metal lure when water is clear.3Southwold Harbour North WallExcellent · 93ReliableSummer shoals may pass the wall in clear water; use spinners, feathers or small metal lures.4Ness PointExcellent · 91ReliableA summer visitor when the water is clear and baitfish are present; cast feathers or a small metal lure from the promenade.5Aldeburgh BeachExcellent · 90Worth a trySeasonal shoals may come within casting range in settled summer weather; feathers or small lures work best in daylight.6Walberswick BeachExcellent · 93Worth a tryCan show in summer when baitfish are close; use a small spinner or feather rig only in clear, settled water.7Lowestoft North DenesExcellent · 91Worth a tryCan show within casting range in summer when baitfish are present; use a small spinner or mackerel feathers carefully.8Pakefield BeachExcellent · 91Worth a tryMay show in summer when baitfish are close; cast a feather rig or small metal lure from the clearer water marks.9Southwold Denes BeachExcellent · 93Worth a trySummer shoals can pass within casting range in clear weather; use a small spinner, metal lure or feather rig with care around bathers.10Dunwich BeachExcellent · 93Worth a trySeasonal summer shoals may pass within casting range; use a small spinner, feathers or a baited sabiki when the sea is clear.11Felixstowe North BeachExcellent · 88Worth a tryOccasional summer shoals may come within casting range; use feathers or a small spinner in clear water.12Thorpeness BeachExcellent · 90Worth a tryMay be caught in summer when baitfish are close in; cast a small feather rig only in calm, clear conditions.13East Lane BeachExcellent · 86Worth a tryOccasional in settled summer weather when shoals are close; use a small spinner, feather rig or float-fished strip bait.14Kessingland BeachExcellent · 90Worth a trySeasonal in summer when baitfish are present; cast feathers or a dexter from clear water and moving tides.15Dunwich Heath BeachExcellent · 89Worth a trySeasonal shoals may come within casting range in settled summer weather; use feathers or a small metal lure at high water.16Manor EndExcellent · 88Worth a tryMay pass within casting range in summer; use light feathers only in clear, calm water.17Benacre BeachExcellent · 90Worth a tryCan show in summer when baitfish are close in; cast small spinners, metal lures or feather rigs in daylight.18Corton BeachExcellent · 91Worth a tryCan be caught in summer when shoals pass close, particularly with clear water and a modest sea; use feathers or a small spinner.19Brackenbury CliffsExcellent · 88Worth a trySeasonal summer visitor when clear water and bait fish are present; use feathers or a small spinner at range.20Gunton BeachExcellent · 91Worth a tryOccasional summer shoals can come within casting range; use light feathers or a small spinner.21Felixstowe South BeachExcellent · 88Worth a tryOccasional summer shoals can come within casting range; use a light spinner or small baited feather rig only when fish show.22Sizewell BeachExcellent · 89Worth a tryCan show in late summer when baitfish are close; cast metal lures or feather rigs only when fish are visibly moving.23Cobbolds PointExcellent · 88Worth a tryCan pass within casting range in summer; use a light spinner, small metal lure or a minimal feather trace.24Southwold Harbour South WallExcellent · 93Worth a tryCan show at the outer wall in summer when clear water and baitfish are present; use a small spinner or feather rig.25Shingle StreetExcellent · 88Worth a tryCan show in summer when clear water reaches the beach; cast a small spinner or feathers only when fish are close in.
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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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