Hatchet

6.7 miles from Hatchet

A steep shingle/pebble beach backed by high cliffs on the Jurassic Coast between West Bay and Seatown. Mixed ground with sand gullies just off the slope means it fishes year‑round: summer brings mackerel, garfish and bass in the surf; autumn–winter sees whiting, pouting and dogfish after dark. Occasional rays and...

7.1 miles from Hatchet

Steep shingle cove beneath high cliffs on the Jurassic Coast. The centre of the beach is mostly clean, shelving quickly into useful depth, while both ends taper into rough ground and kelp-fringed rock ledges. Very good in clear, calm summer weather for pelagics; evenings and into darkness can be excellent....

7.5 miles from Hatchet

A prominent chalk headland just west of Beer village on the Jurassic Coast. Stepped rock ledges give quick access to deep, kelpy water with a strong tidal run. It fishes best on a flooding tide, especially at dawn/dusk through summer for pelagics and into dark for predators. Ground is very...

7.5 miles from Hatchet

Shingle/pebble beach immediately west of West Bay harbour with mostly clean to mixed ground and sandy gullies. Easy access from the promenade and nearby car parks. In summer the surf line and mid-water produce mackerel, garfish and scad; bass show in lively surf and on a flooding tide. After dark,...

7.7 miles from Hatchet

Stone harbour arm on the west side of West Bay (Bridport) offering easy access to mixed ground, the harbour mouth and clean sand at range. Productive on a flooding tide through high and into the first of the ebb. Summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad to the surface, with wrasse...

7.7 miles from Hatchet

A long harbour pier on the east side of West Bay (Bridport Harbour) with easy access and mixed ground: rock armour along the outside and cleaner sand towards the harbour mouth. Fast tide runs at the entrance, with depth increasing at the pier head. Productive in summer for mackerel, garfish...