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Plaice fishing in Norfolk

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

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Best plaice marks in Norfolk

1Brancaster BeachExcellent · 81ReliableFish small strips of lugworm, ragworm or tipped rigs over the cleaner sandy areas in spring.2Caister-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 96ReliableSpring and early summer target; use ragworm or lugworm tipped with small strips of squid or attractor beads.3Gorleston PierExcellent · 97ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer over clean sand; use lugworm, ragworm or tipped strips of squid.4Gorleston-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 97ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; fish worm baits close to sandy patches beside groynes.5Hunstanton PromenadeExcellent · 92ReliableBest in spring and early summer over cleaner sandy patches; tipped worm baits are useful.6Great Yarmouth South BeachExcellent · 96ReliableA spring and early-summer prospect on sandy ground; lugworm, ragworm and bright attractor beads can help.7Hopton-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 97ReliableSpring and early summer can produce plaice on clean ground; tipped worm and small strip baits score well.8Mundesley BeachExcellent · 94ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; use ragworm, lugworm or tipped strips of squid over clean sand.9East Runton BeachExcellent · 95ReliableFish spring and early summer over sand, ideally with ragworm tipped with squid.10Great Yarmouth North DenesExcellent · 96ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer over cleaner ground; use lugworm or ragworm tipped with a small coloured attractor.11Holkham BeachExcellent · 99ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer over clean sand; lugworm, ragworm and tipped baits are useful.12Hunstanton South BeachExcellent · 92ReliablePossible over clean sand in spring and summer; lugworm, ragworm and tipped baits are useful.13Old Hunstanton BeachExcellent · 90ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; target cleaner ground with ragworm, lugworm and attractor beads.14Sheringham BeachExcellent · 96ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer on sandy ground; ragworm tipped with small strips of squid is effective.15Wells-next-the-Sea BeachExcellent · 93ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer over cleaner sand; use ragworm tipped with small strips of squid.16Great Yarmouth North BeachExcellent · 96ReliableSpring and early summer possibility; target cleaner patches with ragworm, lugworm or small strips of squid.17Heacham North BeachExcellent · 92ReliableWorth targeting in spring and summer on worm, especially where firmer sand meets slightly coloured water.18Hemsby BeachExcellent · 96ReliableSpring and early summer possibility on clean ground; try ragworm tipped with squid or a small colourful attractor.19Horsey GapExcellent · 92ReliableMost likely in spring and summer over cleaner sandy patches; use lugworm, ragworm or tipped worm baits.20Overstrand BeachExcellent · 95ReliableBest in spring and early summer on cleaner ground; ragworm and lugworm are effective.21Scratby BeachExcellent · 97ReliableTarget spring and early summer over cleaner ground with ragworm, lugworm or tipped worm baits.22Sea Palling BeachExcellent · 93ReliableMost likely from spring into early summer on clean ground; worm baits and attractor beads can help.23West Runton BeachExcellent · 96ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer over cleaner sandy patches; ragworm and lugworm are dependable.24Winterton-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 94ReliableSpring and early summer can produce fish over cleaner ground; ragworm tipped with a little squid is effective.25California BeachExcellent · 97ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; use ragworm, lugworm or tipped strips of squid over clean ground.
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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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