UK fishing guide

Bull huss (greater spotted dogfish) fishing guide UK

UK Bull huss (greater spotted dogfish) fishing guide with best months, likely methods, habitats and CatchAtlas UK regional planning notes.

Species identification

Use this image as a quick visual guide when CatchAtlasUK refers to Bull huss (greater spotted dogfish).

Always check local rules, seasons and any protected-status guidance before fishing.

Best months for Bull huss (greater spotted dogfish) in the UK

The strongest CatchAtlas seasonal window for Bull huss (greater spotted dogfish) is: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Prefers rough/kelpy ground; strong scent baits after dark.

Methods and tackle

Pulley pennel 3/0–4/0
Rotten-bottom leads

12–13ft beach rod rated 4–6oz; 20–30lb mainline.

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Habitats

Rough groundKelpMixed ground

UK places to check

Anglesey, Cardigan Bay, Conwy Bay, Cumbria Coast, Dee Estuary, North Devon (Channel), Dorset, Gower & Swansea Bay, Isle of Man Coast, Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, Kent Coast, Llŷn Peninsula, Merseyside, Morecambe Bay, North Cornwall, Solent & Hampshire, Somerset (Quantocks/Parrett)

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Planning reminder

For Bull huss (greater spotted dogfish), compare month, time of day, habitat and region in the live atlas before choosing a mark. Weather, tides, river levels and local rules can change the best option.