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Pouting fishing in Suffolk
34 rated shore marks in Suffolk hold pouting — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
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Best pouting marks in Suffolk
1Sizewell BeachGood · 67ReliableOften present on evening and night tides; small worm or squid baits close to the beach can produce bites.2Felixstowe South BeachFair · 64ReliableOften available after dark and in autumn or winter; small worm, squid or mackerel-strip baits are effective.3Lowestoft South BeachGood · 68ReliableOften take worm and squid baits at night, particularly around the harbour-side end of the beach.4Southwold BeachGood · 68ReliableCommon around dusk and at night, often near groynes and broken ground; small worm or squid baits work well.5Walberswick BeachGood · 68ReliableOften appear after dark, especially in autumn; small strips of squid, worm or mackerel work well.6Lowestoft North DenesGood · 68ReliableOften available after dark, particularly in autumn and winter; small strips of squid, mackerel or worm take fish.7Pakefield BeachGood · 68ReliableCommon on evening sessions, especially around rougher water; small strips of squid, mackerel or worm work well.8Shotley PointFair · 64ReliableCommon after dark and through winter; small strips of squid, mackerel or worm account for most fish.9Felixstowe North BeachFair · 64ReliableOften present after dark, particularly in autumn; small worm or squid baits take fish readily.10East Lane BeachGood · 66ReliableOften present after dark, particularly in the colder months; small worm and fish-strip baits take them readily.11SlaughdenGood · 69ReliableCommon night-time bycatch in the colder months; small strips of squid, worm or mackerel are effective.12Southwold Harbour North WallGood · 68ReliableCommon after dark near the structure; small worm, squid or mackerel baits account for fish.13Cobbolds PointFair · 64ReliableCommon after dark, particularly on smaller worm-and-squid baits fished near the shore gutter.14Dunwich Heath BeachFair · 64ReliableOften present after dark, particularly over mixed or slightly rough ground; worm and squid baits are dependable.15Manor EndFair · 64ReliableCommon after dark on small fish or worm baits; keep hooks modest in size.16Ness PointGood · 68ReliableOften show after dark and around structure; take small worm, squid and fish-strip baits.17Corton BeachGood · 67ReliableOften show after dark around the groynes and slightly rough water; small worm or squid baits work well.18Dingle MarshesGood · 68ReliableOften appear at dusk and after dark; small worm or squid baits account for most fish.19Felixstowe SpaFair · 64ReliableOften present after dark and in cooler water; small strips of squid, mackerel or worm baits are effective.20The Dirty WallGood · 74ReliableOften show after dark, particularly in autumn and winter; fish small worm or squid baits.21Covehithe BeachGood · 68ReliableOften available after dark around rougher or broken ground; small squid, worm and mackerel strips are effective.22Brackenbury CliffsFair · 64ReliableOften present after dark around rougher mixed ground; small worm, squid or mackerel baits are effective.23Southwold Denes BeachGood · 68Worth a tryOften show after dark and can provide sport when whiting are present; small squid, worm or fish-strip baits work well.24Shotley GateFair · 64Worth a trySmall specimens are possible after dark and in cooler water; squid, mackerel strip and worm will take them.25Kessingland SluiceGood · 65Worth a tryOften show on evening tides and can provide steady bites on worm-and-squid baits.
Tactics for pouting
Top baits, best first
- Harbour Rag (Maddies)
- Mussel
- Squid
Rigs that work, best first
- Three-Hook Flapper
- Feathers / Sabiki
- Running Ledger