Whiting Fishing in Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight has 16 shore marks rated for whiting. They're ranked below by how strongly whiting 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
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best months: Oct–Mar · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the flood

Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best whiting marks in Isle of Wight

Ranked by how strongly whiting show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

Yaverland Beach Reliable for whiting
Today 64 Fair

A useful autumn and winter species after dusk; fish lugworm, ragworm or squid on two-hook flapper rigs.

Fort Victoria Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Commoner from autumn into winter, especially after dark; worm-and-squid cocktails or lugworm are dependable.

Ryde Pier Reliable for whiting
Today 64 Fair

Reliable autumn and winter option after dark; lugworm, squid and mackerel strips all score.

Sandown Pier Reliable for whiting
Today 64 Fair

Evening and night fishing in autumn and winter can produce fish on lugworm, squid and mackerel strip.

Ryde Esplanade Reliable for whiting
Today 64 Fair

Most likely on evening and night tides from autumn into winter; small worm, squid or mackerel strips work well.

Thorness Bay Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Most consistent in autumn and winter after dusk; small strips of squid, lugworm and mackerel all produce.

Appley Beach Reliable for whiting
Today 64 Fair

Autumn and winter evening fishing can produce fish on worm, squid and mackerel cocktails.

Egypt Point Reliable for whiting
Today 60 Fair

Most likely in autumn and winter evenings; use worm-and-squid cocktails on clean-to-mixed ground.

Bouldnor Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Autumn and winter target after dusk; use worm-and-squid cocktails on clipped-down or simple two-hook rigs.

Cowes Parade Reliable for whiting
Today 60 Fair

A seasonal autumn and winter option, especially into darkness; fish worm or squid baits on the tide.

Hamstead Ledge Reliable for whiting
Today 65 Good

Most likely in autumn and winter after dark, with lugworm, ragworm or tipped squid baits.

Gurnard Bay Reliable for whiting
Today 60 Fair

Most likely in autumn and winter evenings; use small worm-and-squid baits on a two-hook rig.

Seaview Worth a try for whiting
Today 64 Fair

A useful autumn and winter evening target; fish lugworm, ragworm or small squid cocktails on the sand.

East Cowes Esplanade Worth a try for whiting
Today 60 Fair

A winter evening possibility on worm, squid or fish strips; expect better sport on a rising tide.

Wootton Creek Worth a try for whiting
Today 65 Good

Occasional around the outer creek after dark in colder months; use lugworm or squid-and-worm cocktails.

Fort Albert Worth a try for whiting
Today 65 Good

Occasional autumn and winter fish after dark; use worm-and-squid cocktails on a simple flowing rig.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

Tactics for whiting

Top baits, best first

  1. Lugworm
  2. White Rag
  3. Mackerel Strip
  4. Squid

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Three-Hook Clip Down
  2. Three-Hook Flapper
  3. Long & Low

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Whiting species guide.

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