Fishing in Stone Cross

2.2 miles from Stone Cross

The outer harbour wall at Sovereign Harbour is a long, exposed concrete breakwater fished from the walkway and adjacent rock-armoured sections, with deep water and tidal flow close in. It can produce summer lure sport and mixed bottom fishing, but is best in settled conditions as swell, wind and slippery...

2.3 miles from Stone Cross

A broad shingle beach immediately east of Sovereign Harbour, reached easily from the promenade, harbour-side paths and nearby parking. It is a straightforward open-shore mark with deeper water and a little shelter close to the harbour arm, producing mixed summer species and better whiting, dogfish and ray fishing after dark...

2.3 miles from Stone Cross

A long, open shingle beach backed by Coast Road, Pevensey Bay offers straightforward access via seafront parking and short walks over loose shingle. It is a mobile, tide-led Sussex shore mark: fish the clearer summer water for bass, mackerel, sole and rays, with whiting, dabs and pouting more dependable through...

2.5 miles from Stone Cross

Langney Point is a broad shingle beach on Eastbourne’s eastern seafront, fished from the open shore between timber groynes with promenade access and short carries from nearby parking. It is a straightforward mixed-ground Sussex beach mark: daytime summer fishing brings mackerel, garfish and occasional bass, while evening, night and colder-water...

3.5 miles from Stone Cross

Eastbourne Pier is a central, decked pleasure pier over the shingle beach, offering elevated access to relatively shallow Sussex water when fishing is permitted by pier management. It is mainly a summer float/spinning and light-bottom-fishing venue, with mackerel and garfish showing in clear, settled conditions, while evening and winter bait...

3.6 miles from Stone Cross

A long, open shingle frontage with timber groynes and relatively easy promenade access, Eastbourne Beach is best fished by casting into the gullies and deeper water between banks. It is a seasonal mixed-ground venue: summer brings mackerel, garfish, bass and occasional bream, while autumn and winter favour whiting, pouting, plaice...