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Planning a session in Southlands, Dorset? Start with Sandsfoot Castle, Castle Cove Beach and Smallmouth Bay. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
3.7 miles from Southlands
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...
3.9 miles from Southlands
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...
4.3 miles from Southlands
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...
4.7 miles from Southlands
Classic Jurassic Coast rock ledges and boulder ground beneath the village and Smugglers Inn. Mixed rough ground with kelp-filled gullies and patches of broken shell/sand make this a reliable summer-to-autumn rock mark. Expect wrasse and pollack by day in clear water, with mackerel, garfish and scad moving through at dusk;...
4.9 miles from Southlands
A classic section of Chesil’s steep shingle, Abbotsbury Beach offers fast access to deep water close in. It fishes well through the year: summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad in clear water, plus smoothhounds and rays to crab or fish baits; autumn into winter produces whiting, pouting, dogfish and the...
4.9 miles from Southlands
A rugged rocky headland east of Weymouth between Bowleaze Cove and Osmington Mills, Redcliff Point offers kelp-filled gullies, ledges and mixed rough ground dropping into 3–10 m. It fishes best on a flooding tide from late spring to autumn for wrasse and summer pelagics, with dusk into darkness producing pout,...
