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Cod Fishing in East Sussex
East Sussex has 10 shore marks rated for cod. They're ranked below by how strongly cod show at each spot, with today's live conditions beside every mark — so you can pick a spot that's worth fishing right now, not just on paper.
When to go
Out of season — best Oct–Mar
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Best months: Oct–Mar · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.
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Best cod marks in East Sussex
Ranked by how strongly cod show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Pett Level
Worth a try for cod
A seasonal chance in rough, coloured winter water; fish larger lugworm, crab or squid-and-worm baits after a blow.
Jury's Gap
Worth a try for cod
A chance in late autumn and winter when coloured water and a good sea are present; use large lugworm or crab baits.
Friars' Bay
Worth a try for cod
A chance mainly in colder months after onshore weather; use robust worm-and-crab or squid cocktails near rougher ground.
The Stade
Worth a try for cod
Most likely during autumn and winter rough weather; larger worm, squid and crab baits are useful.
Rye Bay
Worth a try for cod
An occasional winter fish rather than a certainty; larger lugworm, crab or squid baits suit rougher conditions.
West Marina Beach
Worth a try for cod
An occasional winter fish when the sea is coloured after rough weather; present large lugworm or crab baits.
Cliff End
Worth a try for cod
An occasional winter capture in coloured, rough seas; use large lugworm, crab or squid-and-worm baits.
Rock-a-Nore Beach
Worth a try for cod
An occasional winter visitor in rough, coloured water; use large worm, crab or squid baits on a robust pulley rig.
Winchelsea Beach
Shows occasionally for cod
Now an occasional winter capture rather than a dependable target; try large worm and squid baits in coloured, rough water.
Telscombe Cliffs
Shows occasionally for cod
An occasional winter fish after rough weather; present a sizeable lugworm, crab or squid bait in deeper water.
Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.
Tactics for cod
Top baits, best first
- Black Lug
- Crab Cart (Roe)
- Squid
- Bluey (Pacific Saury)
Rigs that work, best first
- Pulley Pennel Rig
- Pennel Clip Down
- Rotten Bottom Pulley
Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Cod species guide.