Mackerel Fishing in West Sussex

West Sussex has 34 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.

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

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Best mackerel marks in West Sussex

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

Selsey East Beach Hotspot for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Regular in summer when baitfish are present; feathers, small metals or float-fished strips score.

Selsey Bill Hotspot for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Reliable in warmer months when shoals are present; feathers, metal lures and small dexter wedges work.

Shoreham Harbour East Arm Hotspot for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Often available in summer and early autumn when shoals pass the entrance; feathers or small metals work well.

East Wittering Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Summer shoals can come close in clear water; use a small spinner, metal lure or float-fished strip bait.

Ferring Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Seasonal shoals pass within casting range in settled weather; use feathers, dexter wedges or small lures at high water.

Selsey West Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Summer shoals can be reached on feathers or a small metal lure when the water is clear.

Worthing Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Common in summer when shoals are present; use feathers, small metals or float-fished strip baits.

Lancing Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Summer visitor when clear water and baitfish are present; cast a small spinner, metal lure or feather rig at dawn or dusk.

Widewater Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Summer shoals may come close in; use feathers, small metals or a float-fished strip bait.

Shoreham Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Regular in summer when baitfish are present; use a spinner, small metal lure or feathers with care around other anglers.

Ella Nore Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Common in summer when shoals are present; cast spinners, feathers or small metal lures from the deeper edge.

Bognor Regis Pier Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Most reliable in summer when shoals are present; use small daylights or feathers in clear water.

Bognor Regis Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Seasonal summer catches when bait shoals are close; use feathers or a small metal lure.

Bracklesham Bay Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Can be caught in summer when shoals are within casting range; use feathers, small metals or baited sabikis.

East Preston Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Available in settled summer weather when shoals are within casting range; use a small spinner, jig or feather rig responsibly.

Littlehampton West Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

May pass close in during summer, particularly with clear water and baitfish present; use feathers or a small metal lure.

Goring-by-Sea Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Seasonal shoals can come within casting range in summer; use feathers, a small metal lure or float-fished strip.

Pagham Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Can show from late spring into autumn when baitfish are present; use feathers or a small casting lure.

Felpham Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Summer visitor when clear water and bait fish are present; use a small feather string or spinner at range.

Goring Gap Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Shoals pass within casting range in summer; use a small spinner, feather rig or float-fished strip bait.

Littlehampton East Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Seasonal summer visitor within casting range when shoals are close; use feathers, sabiki or a small metal lure.

Middleton-on-Sea Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Present in summer when shoals pass close to shore; cast feathers or a small metal lure in clear, settled conditions.

Littlehampton East Pier Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Seasonal summer visitor; feathers or small metal lures work when clear water and bait fish are present.

Rustington Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Shoals can pass within casting range in summer; use a light spinner, small metal lure or feather rig safely.

Southwick Beach Reliable for mackerel
Today 65 Good

Present in summer when baitfish are about; feather or use a small metal lure in daylight.

Plus 9 more rated marks — browse every mark in West Sussex.

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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