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5 coastal counties now covered: Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight.
Shanny Fishing in Somerset
Somerset has 3 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.
Tide Fish the low
Time of day Daylight sessions fish best
Best shanny marks in Somerset
Ranked by how strongly shanny show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Sand Point
Reliable for shanny
LRF along kelpy rock pools/ledges around HW. Tiny hooks, rag/squid strips or isome. Tuck out of swell. Neap tides are easier.
Walton Bay
Reliable for shanny
LRF at low water in rockpools and kelpy margins with tiny rag or isopod baits on size 14-10 hooks. Keep baits static.
Kilve Ledges
Reliable for shanny
Low-tide rockpools. Tiny worm/limpet on size 10-14, dropped among weeded cracks. Keep baits still; wet boots and safe footing. Quick release.
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.