A seasonal planning guide — not a catch forecast.
Warmer-water period: a wider mix of summer visitors can be available, with dawn, dusk and night sessions often worth considering.
Bass, Mackerel, Plaice, Dover sole, Smoothhound, Thornback ray, Flounder, Pollack, Ballan wrasse, Lesser-spotted dogfish, Conger eel, Garfish are among the species that may be relevant during May. Availability varies by region and conditions.
Start with a TideDeck location page to check tide times, wind, rain and sea conditions. Then compare the species, bait and rig guides linked from this calendar page. Recent local reports remain valuable because seasonal changes do not occur on the same date every year.
Seasonal weather can change access and exposure quickly. Check the mark in person, allow for darkness and tide cut-offs, and use official warnings where relevant.
Seasonal timing varies around the UK. Use a regional hub to narrow the 339-mark database before checking an individual location’s tides and conditions.
