Fishing in
Fishing in Alderholt
Start with the closest marks, then refine by species or distance to get a plan fast.
Last updated: 1 month ago
Best marks near Alderholt
Top spots within about 20 miles, ranked by distance and rating.
Steamer Point
13.1 miles from Alderholt
A gently shelving sand-and-shingle beach backed by the Steamer Point Nature Reserve between Highcliffe Castle and Friars Cliff. You fish into mostly...
View markFriars Cliff
13.2 miles from Alderholt
An open, gently shelving sand-and-shingle beach with timber groynes on the Christchurch Bay shoreline. Easy, family-friendly access via the promenade and nearby...
View markHighcliffe Castle Beach
13.2 miles from Alderholt
Shingle-and-sand beach directly below Highcliffe Castle on Christchurch Bay, with timber/rock groynes and patches of clay and rough ground between cleaner sand....
View markFisherman's Walk
13.2 miles from Alderholt
Open, gently shelving sandy beach between Boscombe and Southbourne with timber groynes and a seasonal cliff lift. Best results come on a...
View markBoscombe Beach
13.3 miles from Alderholt
A long, sandy, gently shelving beach flanking Boscombe Pier with timber/rock groynes and shifting sandbars. Access is easy from the promenade with...
View markHighcliffe Beach
13.3 miles from Alderholt
Highcliffe Beach is a shingle-and-sand surf beach backed by soft cliffs and groynes, facing Christchurch Bay with views to the Isle of...
View markQuick links: Steamer Point · Friars Cliff · Highcliffe Castle Beach · Fisherman's Walk · Boscombe Beach · Highcliffe Beach
Popular species here
Map of Alderholt
Zoom out to reveal more marks if the local list is short.
Marks near Alderholt
Sorted by relevance (distance, rating, safety).
Steamer Point
13.1 miles from Alderholt
A gently shelving sand-and-shingle beach backed by the Steamer Point Nature Reserve between Highcliffe Castle and Friars Cliff. You fish into mostly clean sand with patches of mixed ground and timber groynes. Best results are typically on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark. Summer brings shoals of mackerel,...
Friars Cliff
13.2 miles from Alderholt
An open, gently shelving sand-and-shingle beach with timber groynes on the Christchurch Bay shoreline. Easy, family-friendly access via the promenade and nearby car parks makes it a straightforward shore mark. Fish the scoured gutters between groynes and beyond the outer bar; best results are typically at dusk into dark and...
Highcliffe Castle Beach
13.2 miles from Alderholt
Shingle-and-sand beach directly below Highcliffe Castle on Christchurch Bay, with timber/rock groynes and patches of clay and rough ground between cleaner sand. It fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark, when surf gutters form along the bars. Summer brings bass in the surf, smoothhounds on peeler...
Fisherman's Walk
13.2 miles from Alderholt
Open, gently shelving sandy beach between Boscombe and Southbourne with timber groynes and a seasonal cliff lift. Best results come on a flooding tide into dusk or after dark. Whiting and pouting dominate in autumn–winter; summer brings bass in surf, dogfish, mackerel and the odd ray or smoothhound. Night fishing...
Boscombe Beach
13.3 miles from Alderholt
A long, sandy, gently shelving beach flanking Boscombe Pier with timber/rock groynes and shifting sandbars. Access is easy from the promenade with nearby parking, toilets and cafés. Best results come at dusk, dawn and after dark, especially with a light surf or when the water is slightly coloured after an...
Highcliffe Beach
13.3 miles from Alderholt
Highcliffe Beach is a shingle-and-sand surf beach backed by soft cliffs and groynes, facing Christchurch Bay with views to the Isle of Wight. It fishes best on a flooding tide, especially at dusk and after dark, with onshore SW winds pushing a lively surf that draws bass close. Summer offers...