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Smoothhound fishing in Lincolnshire

28 rated shore marks in Lincolnshire hold smoothhound — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

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Best smoothhound marks in Lincolnshire

1Huttoft Car TerraceExcellent · 92ReliableA summer possibility, especially in settled conditions; peeler crab is the standout bait on strong tackle.2Skegness BeachExcellent · 89Worth a tryCan show in summer when the water is warm; peeler crab is the standout bait and evening tides are worthwhile.3Chapel St Leonards BeachExcellent · 91Worth a tryOccasional summer fish when water warms; peeler crab or hardback crab baits give the best chance.4Trunch LaneExcellent · 90Worth a trySummer chance when conditions suit; peeler crab or hardback crab baits give the best chance.5Gibraltar PointExcellent · 85Worth a tryA summer possibility, particularly in settled conditions; peeler crab is the standout bait.6Theddlethorpe BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryOccasional in warmer months; peeler crab or crab-and-squid cocktails are the main baits.7Mablethorpe BeachExcellent · 92Worth a trySummer visitor, often around late evening and flood tide; peeler crab is the standout bait.8Moggs EyeExcellent · 91Worth a trySummer target when conditions suit; peeler crab is the standout bait, with evening flooding tides often worth trying.9Tabs HeadExcellent · 85Worth a trySummer visitors where crab is present; peeler crab or hardback crab baits fished through the flood give the best chance.10Sutton-on-Sea BeachExcellent · 92Worth a tryOccasional in warm settled periods; target with peeler crab, hardback crab or squid-and-crab baits.11Cleethorpes North PromenadeExcellent · 90Worth a tryOccasional in summer when crabs are active; fresh peeler crab is the standout bait.12Mablethorpe North BeachExcellent · 92Worth a tryA summer possibility on settled, warmer water; fresh peeler crab or hardback crab is the standard bait.13Seacroft BeachExcellent · 87Worth a tryPossible in summer, especially on crab baits; use robust tackle and allow fish room to run.14Trusthorpe BeachExcellent · 92Worth a tryA summer possibility, particularly around deeper channels; fresh peeler crab is the prime bait.15Ingoldmells BeachExcellent · 90Worth a tryOccasional warm-weather visitor; crab baits fished near high tide offer the best chance.16Winthorpe BeachExcellent · 89Worth a tryPossible during summer, mainly on crab baits; expect better chances in settled warm weather.17Sandilands BeachExcellent · 91Worth a tryA warm-season chance rather than a certainty; peeler crab or hardback crab baits are the main option.18Anderby CreekExcellent · 91Worth a trySummer visitor, usually best with peeler crab or crab-based baits cast into deeper water on a rising tide.19Saltfleet HavenExcellent · 86Worth a tryCan show in summer when crabs are present; peeler crab or hardback crab baits fished after dusk offer the best chance.20Wolla Bank BeachExcellent · 91Worth a tryPossible in summer when conditions are settled; peeler crab is the standout bait, with heavier tackle needed.21Humberston FittiesExcellent · 89Worth a tryA summer possibility when crab is present; fish peeler crab or hardback crab baits on a stout single-hook rig.22Saltfleet BeachExcellent · 86Worth a tryOccasional summer visitor; target with peeler crab or fresh crab baits on stronger tackle.23Donna NookExcellent · 85Worth a trySummer chance when crabs are present; peeler crab is the standout bait, ideally fished in settled conditions.24Friskney FlatsExcellent · 84Worth a tryA summer visitor, mainly on crab baits; use a robust pulley or pennel rig and expect fast runs.25Horseshoe PointExcellent · 85Worth a tryMay show in summer where crab is present; peeler crab is the standout bait and sturdy tackle is needed.
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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

Smoothhound fishing elsewhere

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