Plaice fishing in the UK
FishMap links plaice with 8 source-backed fishing locations across 7 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.
About Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa is included in FishMap’s UK sea-fishing catalogue. FishMap uses the flatfish seasonal pattern and the plaice 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 Plaice
8 indexable FishMap venues currently record this species. Check access, licences, seasons and current venue rules before travelling.
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 Blyth South Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Mevagissey Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Minehead 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.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Slapton Sands – Memorial Tank. 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.
Related UK species guides
Weather, water conditions, angling pressure and local rules can materially change fishing prospects. Confirm information with the operator or rights holder.