Dab fishing in the UK
FishMap links dab with 11 source-backed fishing locations across 9 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.
About Dab
Limanda limanda is included in FishMap’s UK sea-fishing catalogue. FishMap uses the flatfish seasonal pattern and the dab Fishability profile for this species.
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 July, August, June. These values represent broad seasonality rather than live catch probability.
Where to fish for Dab
11 indexable FishMap venues currently record this species. Check access, licences, seasons and current venue rules before travelling.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Southwold Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Cromer Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Hampton Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Kilkeel Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Morecambe Stone Jetty. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Newcastle Harbour. 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 Roker Pier. 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 Southend Pier. 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.