UK fishing guide
April fishing UK
CatchAtlas UK April fishing guide showing species likely to be active, methods to consider and trip planning ideas for UK anglers.
What fish can you catch in April?
CatchAtlas highlights these likely April targets: Pollack, Plaice, Thornback ray, Conger eel, Cuttlefish, Brown/Edible crab, Blue mussel, Brown trout, Chub, Rainbow trout, Flounder, Bull huss (greater spotted dogfish), Turbot, Brill.
Brown trout
Match-the-hatch by day; sedges/spiders at dusk. In spate, work crease lines and pockets.
Shop tackle →Bull huss (greater spotted dogfish)
Prefers rough/kelpy ground; strong scent baits after dark.
Shop tackle →April fishing planning
Use the main atlas to refine April options by region, shore or boat preference, habitat, method and time of day.