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Sea fishing in Herrison, Dorset puts you close to top marks like Bowleaze Cove, Bowleaze Pier and Overcombe. 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.
9.8 miles from Herrison
Rocky ledges below Nothe Fort overlook the mouth of Weymouth Harbour, giving immediate depth, kelp, and strong tidal pull on spring tides. It fishes well from late spring through autumn for wrasse, pollack, mackerel, garfish, and scad; winter brings pouting and whiting, with bass possible year-round on a flood at...
9.8 miles from Herrison
Rocky ledges below Nothe Gardens/Nothe Fort at the mouth of Weymouth Harbour. Mixed rough ground with kelp gullies and patches of sand; decent depth and noticeable tide run on springs. Best in late spring to autumn for wrasse, garfish, mackerel and scad; winter brings pouting and occasional pollack. Conger after...
9.9 miles from Herrison
Rocky limestone headland on the east side of Ringstead Bay with kelp-filled gullies and quick access to deeper water. Best in settled conditions on a flooding tide, especially into dusk; summer to early autumn sees prolific wrasse and surface-feeders, with pouting and conger after dark. Access from the National Trust...
10.0 miles from Herrison
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...
