Starry Smoothhound (Mustelus asterias) — sea-fishing target species in Pembrokeshire

Starry Smoothhound in Pembrokeshire

Mustelus asterias

Wales, UK

Starry Smoothhound in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK: peak season May-Sep. Typical marks: rocky shore, surf beach, cliff mark.

Season in Pembrokeshire

Peak
May-Sep
Good
Apr, Oct-Nov
Possible
Dec-Mar

Bait & technique

Recommended bait
Peeler Crab, Hardback Crab
Top techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering

About this coast

Typical marks
rocky shore, surf beach, cliff mark, tidal race
Tidal character
Macrotidal (large tidal range)
Water character
Cool-temperate waters (< 17 °C summer peak)

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