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Sea fishing in Nottington, Dorset puts you close to top marks like Preston Beach, Greenhill Beach 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.
6.7 miles from Nottington
Rugged rock and boulder shoreline beneath the eastern cliffs of Portland. East Weares offers kelp-filled gullies, rough ground and occasional sandy patches, with relatively deep water close in. Best in settled weather with a light swell and some water clarity. Daylight suits wrasse and pollack around weed beds and reef...
6.8 miles from Nottington
A prominent chalk headland between Ringstead Bay and Durdle Door with steep, committing access to rough, kelpy ground and fast‑moving tides. Deep water is close in with ledges and platforms that fish best on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark in settled seas. Expect summer surface action and...
6.9 miles from Nottington
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...
7.0 miles from Nottington
A high rocky point on Portland’s west coast with deep water close in and rough, kelp-covered ground. It fishes best on a flooding tide, at dawn/dusk, and into darkness. Summer through autumn sees excellent lure and float fishing; nights produce conger and pout. Access is via the South West Coast...
7.5 miles from Nottington
A steep, shingle/pebble cove on the east side of the Isle of Portland beneath Rufus Castle. Mixed rough ground with kelp and rocky ledges either side gives quick access to deeper water. Sheltered from prevailing W/SW winds but exposed to easterlies that can push swell and weed. Best from late...
8.6 miles from Nottington
West Bexington is a classic stretch of Chesil Beach: a steep shingle bank with quick access to deep water, famed for seasonal variety and fast-changing conditions. Parking is close at the end of Beach Road (paid), but the heavy shingle makes even short walks tiring; pick a spot with a...
