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Mudeford Harbour Wall

(6.6/10)

1.1 miles from Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

Mudeford Harbour Wall is the stone harbour arm at the entrance to Christchurch Harbour, fished from the top of the wall and...

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Avon Beach

(6.8/10)

1.1 miles from Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

A gently shelving sandy/shingle beach in Christchurch Bay between Friars Cliff and Mudeford Quay. Avon Beach offers easy access, parking and facilities,...

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Friars Cliff

(6.8/10)

1.1 miles from Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

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...

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Christchurch Harbour Walls

(7.1/10)

1.1 miles from Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

The Christchurch Harbour Walls are the paired stone/concrete training walls at the harbour entrance, fished from the wall tops and adjacent rock/ledge...

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Mudeford Quay

(7.5/10)

1.3 miles from Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

Mudeford Quay sits at the mouth of Christchurch Harbour beside “The Run,” a fast, tide-swept channel between the quay and Hengistbury Head....

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The Run Mudeford

(6.4/10)

1.3 miles from Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

A fast, narrow tidal channel at the mouth of Christchurch Harbour between Mudeford Quay and Mudeford Sandbank. Strong currents funnel bait and...

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Quick links: Mudeford Harbour Wall · Avon Beach · Friars Cliff · Christchurch Harbour Walls · Mudeford Quay · The Run Mudeford

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Mudeford Harbour Wall

(6.6/10)

1.1 miles from Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

Mudeford Harbour Wall is the stone harbour arm at the entrance to Christchurch Harbour, fished from the top of the wall and along the inside edge where tide runs hard on springs. Access is on foot from Mudeford Quay with flat, easy walking, but expect exposed conditions, snags, and strong...

Bass Plaice Flounder Dab Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Avon Beach

(6.8/10)

1.1 miles from Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

A gently shelving sandy/shingle beach in Christchurch Bay between Friars Cliff and Mudeford Quay. Avon Beach offers easy access, parking and facilities, making it popular. Fishing is best on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark when anglers can reach the outer sand bars. Expect winter whiting and dogfish,...

Bass Whiting Plaice Dover Sole Thornback Ray

Friars Cliff

(6.8/10)

1.1 miles from Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

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...

Bass Whiting Plaice Dab Dover Sole

Christchurch Harbour Walls

(7.1/10)

1.1 miles from Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

The Christchurch Harbour Walls are the paired stone/concrete training walls at the harbour entrance, fished from the wall tops and adjacent rock/ledge areas with fast tidal run, deeper water along the edges and calmer harbour water inside. Access is on foot via the promenade/paths from Mudeford Quay and Avon Beach;...

Bass Pollack Pouting Whiting Plaice

Mudeford Quay

(7.5/10)

1.3 miles from Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

Mudeford Quay sits at the mouth of Christchurch Harbour beside “The Run,” a fast, tide-swept channel between the quay and Hengistbury Head. It is a popular, easy-access harbour mark with parking, toilets and a café, and night-time lighting that draws baitfish and predators in summer. Expect strong tidal flow, busy...

Bass Pouting Whiting Flounder Mackerel

The Run Mudeford

(6.4/10)

1.3 miles from Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)

A fast, narrow tidal channel at the mouth of Christchurch Harbour between Mudeford Quay and Mudeford Sandbank. Strong currents funnel bait and predators, giving short but productive windows around the turn of the tide. Summer sees mackerel and garfish in the flow; bass hunt the eddies and seams; mullet graze...

Bass Whiting Flounder Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel)

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