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Plaice fishing in Suffolk

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

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Best plaice marks in Suffolk

1Aldeburgh BeachExcellent · 82ReliableSpring and early summer can be productive; fish worm baits on a flowing trace over cleaner patches.2Lowestoft South BeachExcellent · 85ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; use lugworm, ragworm or tipped strips of squid on clean ground.3Southwold BeachExcellent · 86ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer over cleaner sand; ragworm, lugworm and tipped baits score.4Walberswick BeachExcellent · 86ReliableWorth targeting in spring and autumn on sandy patches with ragworm, lugworm or tipped squid.5Felixstowe FerryGood · 79ReliableWorth targeting on cleaner sandy patches in spring and early summer with ragworm or lugworm tipped with squid.6Landguard PointExcellent · 81ReliableSpring can produce fish on worm and small strips of squid; use a light flowing trace and add coloured attractors.7Lowestoft North DenesExcellent · 85ReliableSpring can produce plaice on clean ground; tipped worm baits, especially with a little colour, are useful.8Pakefield BeachExcellent · 85ReliableSpring and early summer prospect; use lugworm or ragworm tipped with small bright beads on sandy ground.9Southwold Denes BeachExcellent · 86ReliableMost likely during spring and early summer on cleaner sand; use lugworm or ragworm, ideally with coloured attractor beads.10Felixstowe North BeachExcellent · 80ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer on cleaner patches; use worm tipped with a small strip of squid.11Thorpeness BeachExcellent · 82ReliableMore likely in spring and early summer over sandy ground; ragworm tipped with a bright attractor works well.12East Lane BeachGood · 78ReliableBest in spring and early summer over cleaner sand; ragworm, lugworm and tipped strip baits work well.13Kessingland BeachExcellent · 83ReliableFish clean sandy patches and gutters in spring and early summer with ragworm, lugworm or tipped strips.14Sizewell BeachExcellent · 81ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer on clean ground; try lugworm tipped with a bright attractor bead.15SlaughdenExcellent · 82ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; use ragworm or lugworm on light, clipped-down rigs.16Southwold Harbour North WallExcellent · 86ReliableSpring is most productive; cast onto clean sand with worm baits and add coloured beads or attractors.17Bawdsey BeachGood · 79ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; use a small worm bait with attractor beads on clean ground.18Cobbolds PointExcellent · 80ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; lugworm, ragworm and tipped baits work over sandy ground.19Manor EndExcellent · 80ReliableMore likely in spring and early summer; use small, neat worm baits on clean ground.20Ness PointExcellent · 85ReliableBest in spring and early summer on cleaner patches; ragworm, lugworm and a little attractor bead can help.21Benacre BeachExcellent · 83ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer over sandy patches; ragworm tipped with a small strip of squid is useful.22Corton BeachExcellent · 85ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer over cleaner ground; use worm tipped with a small strip of squid or coloured attractors.23Dingle MarshesExcellent · 86ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer; try ragworm or lugworm with a few coloured attractor beads.24Minsmere SluiceExcellent · 81ReliableMost likely in spring and early summer over sandier ground; lugworm, ragworm and tipped coloured rigs score.25Shingle StreetExcellent · 80ReliableSpring and early summer possibility over cleaner patches; tipped worm baits and coloured attractors can help.
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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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