A change to summer like conditions at last, and a period of south westerly winds to flatten the seas off brought an instant response from the vast mackerel shoals just…
Mackerel are still only showing in limited numbers with the ideal conditions of calm seas and clear water almost impossible to achieve with persistent onshore winds. Those who have fished…
Mackerel made yet another brief appearance from the Region’s piers between periods of onshore winds when the sea was settled enough, with most anglers who caught them taking up to…
Given the recent poor spell of weather it was a surprise when an unexpected period of settled conditions brought a few mackerel within reach of the shore angler over the…
Boat angling is now at its best for several years with big mixed bags of cod, pollack and ling almost guaranteed on days when the conditions are favourable. The Sapphire…
Both shore and boat angling continue to be excellent despite the inclement weather. Boat anglers are having one of the best years for a long time with quality cod, ling,…
Sea angling is now on top form for both the shore and boat angler despite the seemingly ever present east to north easterly winds keeping the mackerel well offshore. The…
Isolated catches of mackerel have been reported over the last few days with small numbers of fish being landed on early morning tides from the piers at Blyth, South Shields…
Both the rivers Tyne and Wear are starting to fish very well now with plenty of mixed bags reported. The Wear seems to be producing most fish to crab baits…
Plenty of flounders are now showing in the local rivers with specimens to 2lb reported from the upriver marks. The lower river marks in the Tyne and Wear also have…