EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 2 MIN
Spring Warmth Brings Bass, Mackerel and Pollack to South Coast UK Waters
from United Kingdom, South Coast Fishing Report Today · host Inception Point AI
G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Thursday 16th April 2026, evenin' edition at 10pm. Been a cracker day down 'ere on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches, with that spring warmth pullin' fish inshore. Weather's been mild, highs around 14°C, light southerlies at 5-10 knots droppin' to calm tonight per BBC Weather, perfect for a late cast. Sunrise kicked off at 6:05am, sunset wrapped at 8:00pm – those long evenings are gold. Tides at Brighton: high water 3:42pm (5.8m), next low 9:52pm (1.2m), easin' into tomorrow's flood – fish the turn for best bites, says Portsmouth Tide Tables. Fish activity's rampin' up with water temps hittin' 11-12°C offshore. Pollock and mackerel are pushin' close, early codling in the shingle, and bass showin' on baitfish schools. Recent catches? Lads at Worthing nabbed 20+ mackerel to 1lb, pollack to 5lb on feathers, plus a few rays and smoothhounds from boats out of Littlehampton. Anglers at Bognor reported double-figure plaice sessions midweek, and bass to 6lb from the beach on ragworm. Hot inshore action mirrors those US east coast runs with stripers and drum heatin' up – expect similar here as bunkers draw 'em. Best lures: Ragworm-tipped feathers or Dexter wedges for mackerel/pollack; shiny spinners like Mepps or Toby for bass. Go soft plastics – paddletails in white/sandeel – twitchin' over reefs. Live baits? Rag, lugworm, or peeler crab for rays and huss; mackerel strip for codling. Hot spots: Hit the mix at West Wittering for bass on the ebb – cast from the beach at dusk. Or Shoreham harbour walls for pollack/mackerel frenzy on the flood. Cheers for tunin' in, subscribe for weekly tips! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Tight lines! (1872 chars) Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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G'day, mates, this is Artificial Lure here with your South Coast UK fishing report for Thursday 16th April 2026, evenin' edition at 10pm. Been a cracker day down 'ere on the Sussex and Hampshire stretches, with that spring warmth pullin' fish inshore. Weather's been mild, highs around 14°C, light southerlies at 5-10 knots droppin' to calm tonight per BBC Weather, perfect for a late cast. Sunrise kicked off at 6:05am, sunset wrapped at 8:00pm – those long evenings are gold. Tides at Brighton: high water 3:42pm (5.8m), next low 9:52pm (1.2m), easin' into tomorrow's flood – fish the turn for best bites, says Portsmouth Tide Tables. Fish activity's rampin' up with water temps hittin' 11-12°C offshore. Pollock and mackerel are pushin' close, early codling in the shingle, and bass showin' on baitfish schools. Recent catches? Lads at Worthing nabbed 20+ mackerel to 1lb, pollack to 5lb on feathers, plus a few rays and smoothhounds from boats out of Littlehampton. Anglers at Bognor reported double-figure plaice sessions midweek, and bass to 6lb from the beach on ragworm. Hot inshore action mirrors those US east coast runs with stripers and drum heatin' up – expect similar here as bunkers draw 'em. Best lures: Ragworm-tipped feathers or Dexter wedges for mackerel/pollack; shiny spinners like Mepps or Toby for bass. Go soft plastics – paddletails in white/sandeel – twitchin' over reefs. Live baits? Rag, lugworm, or peeler crab for rays and huss; mackerel strip for codling. Hot spots: Hit the mix at West Wittering for bass on the ebb – cast from the beach at dusk. Or Shoreham harbour walls for pollack/mackerel frenzy on the flood. Cheers for tunin' in, subscribe for weekly tips! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Tight lines! (1872 chars) Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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