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East Halton

A Guide To Sea Fishing East HaLton
Location Highlights & Access Routes

General Information

    East Halton Skitter also known as the “Skitter Trail” on the south bank of the Humber estuary just north of East Halton village. The best window is around two hours either side of high water, when slack tides hold fish close to the wall. Last November This venue fished very well during the – The Phil Deitch Humber Open – Charity Match, Where the winner Ben Price landed a belting double digit Cod.

    Access

    DN40 3PX

    Access is via Skitter Road off Station Road, with parking available directly onto the sea wall itself. This is one of the few marks on the south bank of the Humber where you can literally fish out of the back of your car if you wanted.

    Don’t forget a small folding stool or ladder to make access comfortable

    ETA 14 Minutes
    From Shop To Mark
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    Seasons

    Seasonal Patterns of River Humber Fish Species

    Autumn through early spring brings Codling, Whiting—and even Haddock in recent years!

    The cod fishing season in the Humber generally peaks during the colder months, with the best fishing occurring from October through to March. Depending on the time of the year, this mark is capable of producing cod more commonly on the ebb.
     
    Flounder fishing from this mark is generally productive year-round, but the peak season for catching larger flounder is from late autumn through the winter, particularly from September to February. During these months, they are actively feeding.

    Common Catches

    Cod, Whiting, Haddock, Flounder, Dab, Bass, Silver Eel, Rays

    Cod

    Optimal Times to Target Cod
    • Peak Seasons – October to March
    • Rigs – Pulley Pennel 
    • Tide – On The Ebb
    • Bait – Squid, Yellow Tails, Black Lug, Blow Lug, Rag Worm, Crab Cart, Peeler Crab, Mussel & Razorfish.

    Flounder

    When Flounder Are Biting

    Sole

    Targeting Sole
    • Peak Seasons – April To November
    • Rigs – Pulley Pennel & 2 Hook Flapper.
    • Tide – Throughout The Tide
    • Bait – Yellow Tails, Black Lug, Blow Lug & Rag Worm.

    Plaice

    Probing For Plaince

    Haddock

    Hunting For Haddock
    • Peak Seasons – October to March
    • Rigs – Pulley Pennel & 2 Hook Flapper.
    • Tide – On The Ebb
    • Bait – Squid, Blow Lug & Rag Worm.

    Bass

    Tactics for Humber Bass

    Whiting

    When Whiting Are Biting
    • Peak Seasons – October to March
    • Rigs – 2 Hook Flapper.
    • Tide – On The Flood
    • Bait – Squid, Blow Lug & Rag Worm.

    Eel

    Targeting Thornback Rays

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    FAQ's

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Absolutely. You can park right on the seawall and fish straight from the back of your car if you wish. If you’d like to drop down to waterside level, a lightweight fishing ladder can help you climb safely over the wall.

    Not on the main wall—most of the bank dries out at low tide.

    General rule of thumb, for bigger tides head for the lower numbered bays. On smaller tides head for the higher numbered bays. 

    Fish can be found anywhere from 10–20 yards out to beyond 100 yards; the trick is to vary your casting distance until you locate a good tide run.

    Leave No Trace

    Take Your Rubbish Home.

    Please remember that every piece of litter you leave behind—from empty bait wrappers to broken line and snack wrappers—diminishes the beauty and health of our fishing spots. When you take away your rubbish, you’re not only protecting the fragile estuary ecosystem and its wildlife, but you’re also ensuring that fellow anglers can enjoy a clean, welcoming environment on your next visit. Leaving no trace means fish habitats stay unpolluted, and birds and marine creatures aren’t put at risk by discarded plastics or nylon.