Fishing guide
Which Fishing Location
Where you fish shapes everything: the species you will meet, the kit you need and how safe and relaxed your session feels. Choosing the right sea fishing location is one of the most important early decisions, and the good news is that the simplest spots are often the most rewarding. Here is how to pick a mark that suits your experience, from gentle harbour walls to open beaches and rock marks.
Where you fish shapes everything, so this guide helps you weigh up beaches, harbours, rocks and boats against your experience and the conditions.
- Best for
- Beginners deciding where to fish — beach, rocks, harbour, estuary or boat — based on access, safety and what they're after.
- How it fishes
- A starting point for choosing a mark: weigh up access, safety, the tide and the species before you set off.
- Tackle
- Pick the safest, most accessible mark first — a harbour wall or gentle beach — then match simple tackle to it before trying trickier ground.
- Safety
- Check tide times, access and the forecast for any new mark, tell someone where you're going, and never fish exposed rocks in a big swell.
Stay safe
Check tide times, access and the forecast for any new mark, tell someone where you're going, and never fish exposed rocks in a big swell.
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WHERE ARE YOU PLANNING TO FISH?
Please select the location where you are planning to fish.
NB Our recommendation for beginners is to stick to harbour walls and beaches as these fishing locations are safer if you are inexperienced.
Safety First! - whatever fishing you are planning to do, make sure you stay safe around the coast. We have some tips to help you on our coastal safety page.
