How to Find Lugworms?

The best area to dig for blow lug is somewhere halfway between the high and the low water mark (on a big tide). Look for areas with casts that are slightly thicker, these are usually the better worms. Blow lugworm live in U shaped burrows with a cast on one end and a blow hole on the other.

Where can I find Lugworms?

Lugworms have a wide distribution in northwest Europe and are found all around Britain on middle to lower shores in sand and muddy sand and in sheltered, estuarine sediments. Lugworms live in J-shaped burrows, about 20 cm below the surface and can tolerate salinities down to 12 ppt (Fish, 1996).

How do you dig up lug worms?

Once located blow lug can be easily dug out as their burrows are much shallower than those of ragworm. Most bait diggers prefer to use a garden fork, as a using a spade will result in too many worms being inadvertently cut in half. Anglers should always check that bait digging is permitted on beaches.