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Plaice fishing marks

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

Where to fish for Plaice

MarkRegionSeasonMethod
Camber SandsSouth EastMay–SepRagworm/squid on a two-hook flapper
Chesil Beach (Ferrybridge, Dorset)South WestApr–SepWorm bait fished on light flowing rigs in cleaner ground.
DuckpoolSouth WestApr–OctSmall strips of fish or worm fished over the clean sand patches at low water.
Hastings StadeSouth EastAll yearFresh lug/ragworm on a two-hook flapper; sticky black lug best for dabs
Newquay (Towan Beach)South WestApr–SepWorm or sandeel fished on the bottom over clean sand.
Praa SandsSouth WestApr–SepSandeel or worm bait fished on the bottom over clean sand.
Splash Point, RhylWalesYear-round, best Sep–DecTwo- or three-hook flapper rigs baited with lugworm or ragworm over the flat sand.
Wanson MouthSouth WestApr–SepSmall hooks baited with ragworm or fish strip on a two-hook flapper cast into the sandy gutters.
West MerseaEastMay–SepSimilar flapper rig fished tight to the flats

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