Coalfish fishing in the UK
FishMap links coalfish with 14 source-backed fishing locations across 8 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.
About Coalfish
Pollachius virens is included in FishMap’s UK sea-fishing catalogue. FishMap uses the seaWinter seasonal pattern and the coalfish Fishability profile for this species.
Also known as: Saithe.
Venue listings show where the species is recorded in FishMap’s source data. They do not guarantee that it is currently present, feeding or available to target.
Best months
The strongest planning indices are December, January, November. These values represent broad seasonality rather than live catch probability.
Where to fish for Coalfish
14 indexable FishMap venues currently record this species. Check access, licences, seasons and current venue rules before travelling.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Blyth South Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Craster Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Gourdon Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Largs Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Oban North Pier Area. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Peterhead South Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Portmuck Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Roker Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Seahouses Harbour Piers. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at South Gare. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at South Shields Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Stonehaven Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Ullapool Shore. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Whitby West Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
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Weather, water conditions, angling pressure and local rules can materially change fishing prospects. Confirm information with the operator or rights holder.