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Coalfish fishing marks

10 UK shore marks where anglers catch Coalfish, with the best season and method logged for each.

Where to fish for Coalfish

MarkRegionSeasonMethod
Bangor Pier (Co. Down)N. IrelandAll year, best Sep–FebSmall feathers or soft plastics fished around the pier pilings and harbour walls, productive even in winter.
Filey BriggNorth EastApr–NovLures or float-fished sandeel worked over deeper marks off the Brigg's edges.
Freshwater WestWalesOct–JanSmall lures or feathers worked among the rocky outcrops at either end of the beach.
Portrush HarbourN. IrelandAll year, best autumn/winterSmall feathers or soft plastics worked around the harbour walls and steps.
Roker PierNorth EastYear-round, most consistent autumn/winterFeathers/daylights fished mid-water, often mixed in with mackerel catches in summer.
Saltburn PierNorth EastYear-round, best autumn/winterSmall baited hooks or light lures fished close to structure.
South Shields PierNorth EastYear-roundFeathers or small lures fished mid-water alongside mackerel in summer.
Thurso / ScrabsterScotlandApr–NovFloat fished or spun around the harbour walls.
Ullapool (Loch Broom)ScotlandApr–NovFloat fished or spun close to the pier and harbour walls.
Whitby West PierNorth EastJun–Sep, also into winterFeathers or small lures fished mid-water alongside mackerel, more consistent after dark.

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