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Smoothhound Fishing in Flintshire

Flintshire has 10 shore marks rated for smoothhound. They're ranked below by how strongly smoothhound 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: May–Sep · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best smoothhound marks in Flintshire

Ranked by how strongly smoothhound show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

Point of Ayr Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

Summer visitor; peelers/crab baits in the tide-run, keep rigs clipped down to avoid tangles.
Gronant Dunes Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

Summer chance on crab/peeler; fish the flood and aim for any rougher patches or channels.
Talacre Beach Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

Possible in warmer months; peeler/crab or rag over firmer sand, usually needs some range.
Kinmel Bay Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 49 Low

Occasional in warmer months; peeler/crab baits on strong gear and longer traces; target the flooding tide.
Rhyl East Parade Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

A summer possibility; peeler/crab baits and a pulley/long trace, expect better results on warm evenings.
Prestatyn Sands Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

Sporadic summer visits; crab (peeler/soft) or big worm baits; warm evenings and a bit of tide help.
Talacre Lighthouse Worth a try for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

Occasional summer visitor; peeler/crab baits in deeper channels on warmer water and bigger tides.
Prestatyn Groyne Field Shows occasionally for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

A chance summer catch; crab baits near the groyne ends can pick one up when sand is warm.
Bagillt Foreshore Shows occasionally for smoothhound
Today 47 Low

Summer visitor at times; peelers/crab baits on a pulley rig give the best odds where sand meets rough.
Queensferry (River Dee) Shows occasionally for smoothhound
Today 57 Fair

Rare but possible nearer the outer estuary in warm spells; crab/sandeel baits on strong gear if targeting.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

Tactics for smoothhound

Top baits, best first

  1. Peeler Crab
  2. Soft Crab
  3. Hardback Crab
  4. Hermit Crab

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pulley Pennel Rig
  2. Running Ledger
  3. Up and Over

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Smoothhound species guide.

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