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Shanny Fishing in Dorset
Dorset has 4 shore marks rated for shanny. They're ranked below by how strongly shanny 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.
When to go
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Best months: Apr–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.
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Time of day Daylight sessions fish best
Best shanny marks in Dorset
Ranked by how strongly shanny show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Weymouth Stone Pier
Hotspot for shanny
Tiny worm/shellfish pieces lowered beside kelp-covered stones; year-round under the wall. Short drop, quick bites.
Kimmeridge Bay
Reliable for shanny
Tiny hooks with ragworm or mussel in crevices and rockpools at low water; very common year-round.
Newton's Cove
Reliable for shanny
Micro gear with small ragworm pieces in rock pools and kelp fringes at mid to high tide. Keep baits static.
Man O'War Bay
Worth a try for shanny
Among boulders in the inner cove; tiny hooks with worm/shrimp. Best mid–high water when rocks are covered; spring–autumn.
Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.
Tactics for shanny
Top baits, best first
- Harbour Rag (Maddies)
- Mussel
- Limpet
- Soft Crab
Rigs that work, best first
- Split Shot Rig
- Dropshot
- Float Paternoster
Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Shanny species guide.