Millhams

1.4 miles from Millhams

Long, clean sand-and-shingle surf beach between Boscombe and Hengistbury Head with timber groynes. Generally snag-free with gentle to moderate slope; fishable at range for flats and close-in in a surf for bass. Best at dusk into dark, especially on a flooding tide. Summer brings mackerel, scad and garfish around groyne...

1.7 miles from Millhams

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...

1.7 miles from Millhams

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...

1.8 miles from Millhams

A sandy shingle spit at the mouth of Christchurch Harbour known for strong tidal flow in “The Run.” Fish either the bay side (clean sand into Christchurch Bay) or the harbour channel for fast-moving predators and flatfish. Best results around a flooding tide, especially dawn, dusk, and after dark in...

1.8 miles from Millhams

A long rock breakwater at the seaward end of Hengistbury Head, forming the mouth of Christchurch Harbour (the Run). Deep water is close in with a strong tidal stream and mixed ground of boulders and adjacent clean sand. It fishes well for summer pelagics (mackerel, garfish, scad) and produces bass...

1.8 miles from Millhams

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,...