Species of the Month

Welcome to Species of the Month, your go-to hub for discovering the best fish to target from the shore in the Bristol Channel, season by season. Each month, we shine a spotlight on a key species, sharing expert knowledge on when and where to catch it, the best rigs and baits to use, and tips to improve your results. 

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Species of the Month
Wed 6 Aug 2025

Species of the Month: Dover Sole (Solea solea)

The Gambling Angler 6 Aug 2025

There’s something special about August on the Bristol Channel. Warm, settled weather, still seas, and quiet summer eveni...

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Species of the Month
Mon 9 Jun 2025

Species of the Month: Smoothhound (Mustelus asterias)

The Gambling Angler 9 Jun 2025

It just had to be the smoothhound for June. Sure, these sleek, hard-fighting sharks start making their presence known a...

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Species of the Month
Mon 5 May 2025

Species of the Month: Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)

The Gambling Angler 5 May 2025

May marks the start of prime bass fishing season on the Bristol Channel, one of the UK’s most dynamic and rewarding coas...

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Species of the Month
Sun 13 Apr 2025

Species of the Month: Thornback Ray (Raja clavata)

The Gambling Angler 13 Apr 2025

April marks the beginning of an exciting period for shore anglers targeting thornback rays in the Bristol Channel.

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