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Sea fishing in Shitterton, Dorset puts you close to top marks like Rockley Point, Arish Mell and Lake Pier. 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.
9.5 miles from Shitterton
A sheltered, near-circular shingle cove on the Jurassic Coast with clear water, mixed sand/pebble in the middle and rougher, kelpy ground toward the narrow entrance and along the rocky sides. Summer and early autumn see shoals of mackerel, scad and garfish pushing in on the flood; thick-lipped mullet browse inside...
9.5 miles from Shitterton
Remote Jurassic Coast cove east of Lulworth Cove with steep cliff paths and rough, kelpy rock ledges dropping onto mixed ground and patches of shingle. Access is only when the Lulworth Firing Range is open; check range status before setting out. Clear water suits lure and float tactics; wrasse fishing...
9.5 miles from Shitterton
Iconic Jurassic Coast beach with a limestone arch and adjacent reefs. Steep shingle drops quickly into mixed rough and sand, giving deep water close in. Best in settled, clear conditions from late spring to autumn; winter produces whiting/pout/dogs. Dawn/dusk and a flooding tide are prime. Lures and float rigs score...
9.6 miles from Shitterton
A rugged limestone reef and ledge system on the edge of Mupe Bay within the Lulworth Firing Ranges. Deep, clear water close in with kelp-filled gullies and a quick drop-off offers classic rock fishing. Best on flooding tide and at dawn/dusk. Summer–autumn brings prolific wrasse, pollack, mackerel and garfish; after...
9.8 miles from Shitterton
A rugged limestone headland on the Jurassic Coast at the eastern end of Worbarrow Bay, inside the Lulworth (MOD) Ranges. You fish from low rock ledges into clear, relatively deep water with kelp beds, ledges and rough ground interspersed with sand patches. Excellent for wrasse and pollack around the kelp,...
9.9 miles from Shitterton
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...
