Swanage

A sheltered bay giving easy, family-friendly access with a fair head of mackerel and bass in summer.

Lyme Regis

The historic Cobb gives deep water access right from the harbour wall, popular for conger after dark.

Selsey

Strong tidal streams off the Bill concentrate bait and fish, a well-regarded mark for bass and smoothhound.

Poole

Vast sheltered water with marks to suit any conditions, plus strong flounder and bass runs.

Bournemouth

Open sandy beach fishing, good for bass and sole after dark in summer.

Portsmouth

Sheltered Solent waters give reliable conditions even when the open Channel is rough.

Brighton

A classic shingle beach venue, popular for evening dogfish and occasional bass runs.

Eastbourne

Clean ground close to the chalk cliffs, known for a good head of plaice and sole.