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Quick links: Binnel Bay · Woody Bay · Castlehaven · Steephill Cove · St Catherine’s Point · Rocken End

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Marks near Southford

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31 Marks Found

Binnel Bay

(5.8/10)

2.0 miles from Southford

Binnel Bay is a secluded, rough south-coast rock mark beneath the Undercliff, with boulder-strewn ledges, kelp and deep water close in. Access is on foot down steep, uneven paths from the clifftop area, so it suits mobile anglers travelling light; it fishes best in settled weather for wrasse and bass,...

Bass Pollack Lesser Spotted Dogfish Bull Huss Smoothhound

Woody Bay

(6.5/10)

2.0 miles from Southford

Woody Bay is a secluded, deep-water rocky mark on the south coast below St Lawrence, reached on foot from the coastal path and steep local lanes rather than by direct shore parking. Fishing is mainly from uneven ledges over kelp, boulder and mixed ground, with summer sport for wrasse, bream...

Bass Pollack Lesser Spotted Dogfish Bull Huss Mackerel

Castlehaven

(6.5/10)

2.3 miles from Southford

Castlehaven is an exposed south-coast rock mark close to St Catherine’s Point, reached by a steep, uneven descent and fished from rough ledges over kelp, gullies and deeper broken ground. It is primarily a summer daylight wrasse, pollack and mackerel venue, while evening and darkness can produce conger, huss and...

Bass Pollack Lesser Spotted Dogfish Bull Huss Mackerel

Steephill Cove

(5.9/10)

2.3 miles from Southford

Steephill Cove is a secluded, rough south-coast rock mark below the Undercliff near Ventnor, reached on foot via steep coastal paths and uneven ground. Fishing is from weeded ledges and broken reef into relatively deep water; it can produce good summer wrasse, bass and bream sport, with mackerel and pollack...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel

St Catherine’s Point

(6/10)

2.4 miles from Southford

St Catherine’s Point is a rugged, deep-water rocky headland below the lighthouse, worked from uneven ledges and gullies rather than easy platforms. Access is steep and demanding, with conditions best in settled weather; it offers classic rough-ground fishing for wrasse, pollack, bass and larger nocturnal species, while summer water can...

Bass Pollack Lesser Spotted Dogfish Bull Huss Mackerel

Rocken End

(6.5/10)

2.6 miles from Southford

Rocken End is a remote, rough south-coast rock mark below the Undercliff, reached by a steep walk from the coastal path rather than easy roadside access. Deep, kelp-covered gullies and broken ledges give productive summer wrasse and pollack fishing, with bass around moving water and conger or huss after dark;...

Bass Pollack Lesser Spotted Dogfish Bull Huss Mackerel