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
| Mark | Region | Season | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Pier (Co. Down) | N. Ireland | All year, best Sep–Feb | Small feathers or soft plastics fished around the pier pilings and harbour walls, productive even in winter. |
| Filey Brigg | North East | Apr–Nov | Lures or float-fished sandeel worked over deeper marks off the Brigg's edges. |
| Freshwater West | Wales | Oct–Jan | Small lures or feathers worked among the rocky outcrops at either end of the beach. |
| Portrush Harbour | N. Ireland | All year, best autumn/winter | Small feathers or soft plastics worked around the harbour walls and steps. |
| Roker Pier | North East | Year-round, most consistent autumn/winter | Feathers/daylights fished mid-water, often mixed in with mackerel catches in summer. |
| Saltburn Pier | North East | Year-round, best autumn/winter | Small baited hooks or light lures fished close to structure. |
| South Shields Pier | North East | Year-round | Feathers or small lures fished mid-water alongside mackerel in summer. |
| Thurso / Scrabster | Scotland | Apr–Nov | Float fished or spun around the harbour walls. |
| Ullapool (Loch Broom) | Scotland | Apr–Nov | Float fished or spun close to the pier and harbour walls. |
| Whitby West Pier | North East | Jun–Sep, also into winter | Feathers or small lures fished mid-water alongside mackerel, more consistent after dark. |