sea-fishing species guide

Garfish fishing in the UK

FishMap links garfish with 7 source-backed fishing locations across 3 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.

Belone belone7 mapped venuesStrongest index: August, July, June

About Garfish

Belone belone is included in FishMap’s UK sea-fishing catalogue. FishMap uses the seaPelagic seasonal pattern and the garfish 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 August, July, June. These values represent broad seasonality rather than live catch probability.

  • Jan8
  • Feb8
  • Mar14
  • Apr28
  • May52
  • Jun75
  • Jul88
  • Aug89
  • Sep75
  • Oct48
  • Nov20
  • Dec10

Where to fish for Garfish

7 indexable FishMap venues currently record this species. Check access, licences, seasons and current venue rules before travelling.

Swanage PierSwanage, Dorset

Established UK shore-angling mark at Swanage Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Babbacombe PierTorquay, Devon

Established UK shore-angling mark at Babbacombe Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Brixham BreakwaterBrixham, Devon

Established UK shore-angling mark at Brixham Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Mount Batten BreakwaterPlymouth, Devon

Established UK shore-angling mark at Mount Batten Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Princess PierTorquay, Devon

Established UK shore-angling mark at Princess Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Weymouth Stone PierWeymouth, Dorset

Established UK shore-angling mark at Weymouth Stone Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Whitehaven West PierWhitehaven, Cumbria

Established UK shore-angling mark at Whitehaven West Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access

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Seasonal guidance, not a catch forecast

Weather, water conditions, angling pressure and local rules can materially change fishing prospects. Confirm information with the operator or rights holder.