Mackerel fishing in the UK
FishMap links mackerel with 44 source-backed fishing locations across 24 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.
About Mackerel
Scomber scombrus is included in FishMap’s UK sea-fishing catalogue. FishMap uses the seaPelagic seasonal pattern and the mackerel Fishability profile for this species.
Also known as: Atlantic mackerel.
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.
Where to fish for Mackerel
44 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 Swanage Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Aberystwyth Stone Jetty. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Amlwch Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Babbacombe Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Ballycastle Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
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 Brixham Breakwater. 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 Cromer Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Deal Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Fishguard Lower Town Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Folkestone Harbour Arm. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Fraserburgh Breakwater. 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 Hampton Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Holyhead Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Ilfracombe Harbour. 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 Largs Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Mount Batten Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Mumbles Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at New Quay Harbour Wall. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Newhaven East Arm. 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 Portpatrick Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Portrush Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Portstewart Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Princess Pier. 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 Saltburn Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Saundersfoot Harbour Wall. 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 Shoreham West Arm. 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.