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Garfish fishing marks

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

Where to fish for Garfish

MarkRegionSeasonMethod
Aberystwyth Stone JettyWalesMay–SepLug, ragworm or mackerel strip fished around the rocky margins in summer.
Barmouth Bridge & HarbourWalesMay–SepFloat-fished sliver of mackerel or small spinners fished just under the surface off the harbour wall.
Chesil Beach (Ferrybridge, Dorset)South WestJun–SepFeathers or spinners cast into clean water on the drop-off close in.
Clacton PierEastJun–AugFloat-fished strip over high water
Deal PierSouth EastMay–SepFeathers off the pier head when the sea is settled
Dover Admiralty PierSouth EastMay–SepFeathers or spinners cast into the harbour current
DuckpoolSouth WestJun–SepFished shallow under a float with a sliver of mackerel, same rock marks as the mackerel.
Eastbourne SeafrontSouth EastMay–SepFloat-fished baits or small feathers off the pier on light gear
Hastings StadeSouth EastMay–SepFeathers cast out beyond the fishing boats when the sea is settled
Ilfracombe PierSouth WestJun–AugFloat-fished strip bait or small spinners near the surface in summer.
Mumbles PierWalesApr–Oct (historic)Mixed bag on standard bottom or float rigs around the pier structure.
Newquay (Towan Beach)South WestJun–SepFeathers cast from the beach or harbour in summer.
PortreathSouth WestJun–SepFeathers cast from the harbour walls in summer.
Prince of Wales PierSouth WestJun–AugFloat-fished near the surface in summer alongside mackerel.
Salcombe (Bolt Head)South WestJun–SepFeathers or spinners fished off the rocks in summer.
Slapton SandsSouth WestJun–SepFeathers or spinners, productive well into the evening in summer.
Southsea SeafrontSouth EastJun–SepFeathers or float-fished fish strip from South Parade Pier and along the open beach.

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