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Plaice fishing in Lincolnshire

36 rated shore marks in Lincolnshire hold plaice — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

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Best plaice marks in Lincolnshire

1Mablethorpe North BeachExcellent · 87ReliableBest from spring into autumn on lugworm, ragworm or worm-and-squid baits; moving water is useful.2Skegness BeachExcellent · 84ReliableMore likely in spring and summer; try worm tipped with a small strip of squid or bright attractor beads.3Sutton-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 87ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; worm and shellfish baits fished over cleaner sand are effective.4Cleethorpes North PromenadeExcellent · 87ReliableMost likely through spring and summer on cleaner sand; use ragworm or lugworm, with attractor beads if desired.5Seacroft BeachExcellent · 81ReliableMost likely through spring and early summer; use worm or tipped lug baits on a flowing trace.6Trusthorpe BeachExcellent · 87ReliableBest in spring and early summer on clean ground; use ragworm, lugworm or tipped cocktail baits.7Chapel St Leonards BeachExcellent · 87ReliableMost likely in spring and summer on clean ground; use lugworm, ragworm or tipped strip baits.8Huttoft Car TerraceExcellent · 87ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; try ragworm or lugworm tipped with small strips of squid.9Ingoldmells BeachExcellent · 85ReliableBest in spring and summer on clean ground; tipped worm baits and attractor beads can help.10Winthorpe BeachExcellent · 84ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; fishworm or lug tipped with squid can help.11Trunch LaneExcellent · 85ReliableMore likely in spring and early summer; try ragworm tipped with mussel or shrimp over cleaner sand.12Gibraltar PointExcellent · 80ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer over cleaner sand; tipped worm baits and coloured attractors can help.13Sandilands BeachExcellent · 85ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; use ragworm or lugworm, with coloured attractors useful on sandy ground.14Theddlethorpe BeachExcellent · 82ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; use ragworm, lugworm or tipped worm baits.15Mablethorpe BeachExcellent · 87ReliableMost likely in spring and summer on cleaner sand; use ragworm or lugworm, with coloured attractors if desired.16Freiston ShoreExcellent · 87ReliableMost likely in spring and summer on sandier patches; fish lugworm or ragworm close to channel margins.17Moggs EyeExcellent · 85ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; use ragworm or lugworm, ideally with a little coloured attractor above the hook.18Saltfleet HavenExcellent · 87ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer on cleaner patches; present ragworm or lugworm on a flowing trace with a few attractor beads.19Friskney FlatsExcellent · 81ReliableBest in spring and summer; lugworm, ragworm or tipped strips of squid can pick out better fish.20Chapel PointExcellent · 87Worth a trySpring and early summer chance over cleaner ground; worm tipped with a small coloured attractor works.21Cleethorpes BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryBest prospect in spring and early summer; try ragworm, lugworm or mussel on a lightly baited flowing trace.22Anderby CreekExcellent · 85Worth a tryA spring and summer possibility over cleaner sand; use ragworm or tipped worm baits, ideally in settled conditions.23Wolla Bank BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryA spring and early-summer chance over cleaner sand; use ragworm, lugworm or mussel on a flowing trace.24Humberston FittiesExcellent · 86Worth a tryPossible over cleaner sand in spring and early summer; use ragworm tipped with a small brightly coloured bead or attractor.25Wrangle FlatsExcellent · 85Worth a tryMost likely in spring and early summer on firmer sandy ground; ragworm, lugworm and small strips of squid can score.
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Tactics for plaice

Top baits, best first

  1. Lugworm
  2. Ragworm
  3. Razorfish
  4. Mussel

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Long & Low
  2. Wishbone Clip Down (2-Hook)
  3. Loop Rig (Portsmouth Loop)

Plaice fishing elsewhere

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