Fishing in Southwell (Dorset)

0.5 miles from Southwell (Dorset)

The Bill is the exposed rocky headland at Portland’s southern tip, fished from rough ledges and platforms with deep water close in and strong, tide-driven currents. Access is on foot from nearby parking via coastal paths and steps, then you work along uneven rock. It’s a classic “features and flow”...

0.5 miles from Southwell (Dorset)

Freshwater Bay on Portland’s west side is a steep, boulder-and-ledge shoreline fished from rough rock platforms below the cliffs, reached via the coastal path and scramble points rather than a formal promenade. It’s a classic rough-ground mark with deep water close in, kelp beds and broken reef giving good sport...

0.8 miles from Southwell (Dorset)

Mutton Cove is a small, rocky cove on the exposed west side of Portland, fished mostly from rough ground ledges and boulders with deep water close in. Access is on foot via coastal paths/rough tracks and a careful scramble down (conditions dependent), and the fishing is typical Portland rock fishing:...

0.9 miles from Southwell (Dorset)

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...

1.0 miles from Southwell (Dorset)

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...

1.1 miles from Southwell (Dorset)

The Ledge at Portland Bill is a rough, low-lying rocky platform on the exposed Bill, fished over very deep, fast-moving water with strong tide races and kelp-covered ground. Access is on foot from the Portland Bill area and across uneven rocks; most anglers fish spinning/float for pelagics in calmer spells...