Dungy Head

Fishing Marks near Dungy Head

Last updated: 2 weeks ago

Sea fishing in Dungy Head, Dorset puts you close to top marks like St Oswald's Bay, Man O'War Bay and Durdle Pier. These spots regularly produce on moving tides. Use the list below to compare distance, access and recommended rigs, then time your session to the tide and wind.

43 Marks Found

Grove Point

(6.2/10)

8.4 miles from Dungy Head

Exposed limestone rock ledges on the east side of Portland with deep water close in over kelp and boulder ground. Best on a flooding tide, with dawn/dusk producing for predators; after dark the mark comes alive for conger and pout. Long, uneven approach with a scramble down—only for sure-footed anglers...

Bass Pollack Pouting Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel)

Bincleaves Point

(7/10)

8.4 miles from Dungy Head

A rough, rocky headland on the Weymouth side of the Portland Harbour entrance with deep water close in, kelp-filled gullies and broken ground. The tidal run along the point funnels bait and predators, making it a reliable summer wrasse and pollack venue with LRF potential, and a decent winter spot...

Bass Pollack Pouting Whiting Mackerel

Newton's Cove

(7.1/10)

8.4 miles from Dungy Head

A small, clear-water rocky cove on the Nothe headland in Weymouth, offering easy access to kelp-covered ledges and mixed rough ground. Ideal for float fishing, LRF and light lure work, with wrasse and mini-species abundant close in and pelagics passing in summer. Sheltered compared to open coast, but rocks can...

Bass Pollack Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel) Ballan Wrasse

Chapman's Pool

(6.2/10)

8.8 miles from Dungy Head

A remote, scenic rock cove west of St Aldhelm’s Head with kelp-lined ledges, mixed rough ground and small shingle patches. Best in settled weather with a light swell. Classic summer mark for wrasse, pollack and mackerel, with bass on lures in the surfy mouth of the cove and conger/pouting after...

Bass Pollack Pouting Bull Huss Mackerel

Castle Cove Beach

(6.7/10)

8.9 miles from Dungy Head

A small, sheltered shingle/sand beach in Portland Harbour beneath Sandsfoot Castle. Clean, gently shelving ground with patches of weed and occasional rock at the margins. Best fished on a flooding tide through high water with light tackle. Summer brings shoaling mackerel, garfish and scad; bass and mullet patrol the margins...

Bass Whiting Plaice Flounder Dover Sole

Sandsfoot Castle

(6.9/10)

8.9 miles from Dungy Head

Sandsfoot Castle sits on the north side of Portland Harbour near Weymouth, offering sheltered rock and shingle ledges with sand and weed patches in front. It fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark. Summer brings surface activity and bait fish; winter sees small whiting and pouting....

Bass Pollack Plaice Flounder Mackerel