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Discover sea fishing in Portland Bill, Dorset with fast access to Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill and Blacknor Point. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Portland Bill, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
0.3 miles from Portland Bill
Exposed rock ledges at Portland Bill around the Pulpit Rock formation, offering very deep water close in and powerful tidal run. Productive year‑round, with peak sport from late spring to autumn for wrasse, pollack, mackerel and scad; conger and huss after dark. Best on a flooding or ebbing tide with...
0.3 miles from Portland Bill
Iconic tidal headland of rugged rocks and deep water close in. Multiple ledges around the lighthouse, Pulpit Rock and the Bill give access to strong tidal seams that draw predators. Productive for lure and float fishing in clear, settled weather; after dark, bottom fishing with strong gear produces. Exposure to...
1.7 miles from Portland Bill
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...
1.9 miles from Portland Bill
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...
2.4 miles from Portland Bill
A rugged stretch of boulder and ledge ground beneath the west cliffs of the Isle of Portland (below Blacknor/Tout Quarry). Deep water lies close in with kelp-filled gullies and broken ground, carrying strong tidal movement and clear water on settled days. It’s a classic lure-and-float venue for wrasse and pollack...
2.8 miles from Portland Bill
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...
