Pleasure Pier
Fishing the Pleasure Pier in Weymouth is popular year-round, with a mix of sand, rock, and weed attracting many species. In summer, anglers can catch mackerel, garfish, pollack, wrasse, bass, plaice, and flounder. In winter, expect whiting, pout, dab, dogfish, occasional rays, and squid. Small species like gobies, blennies, scorpion fish, and rocklings appear throughout the year. The best fishing is on the flood or ebb tide, especially at dawn, dusk, or night. Bottom rigs work well for whiting, pout, flatfish, rays, dogfish, and squid, while float rigs suit garfish and mackerel. Lures and soft plastics are effective for pollack, bass, and wrasse. Using fresh bait such as ragworm, lugworm, peeler crab, mussel, or squid improves success. Fish near pier supports for wrasse, pout, small species, and squid, and further out for flatfish and rays. Wear good footwear, watch tides, and follow local size and season rules.
Stone Pier
Fishing the Stone Pier in Weymouth is popular year-round, with a mix of sand, rock, and pier structure attracting many species. In summer, anglers can catch mackerel, garfish, pollack, wrasse, bass, plaice, and flounder. In winter, expect whiting, pout, dab, dogfish, occasional rays, and squid. Small species like gobies, blennies, scorpion fish, and rocklings appear throughout the year. The best fishing is on the flood or ebb tide, especially at dawn, dusk, or night. Bottom rigs work well for whiting, pout, flatfish, rays, dogfish, and squid, while float rigs suit garfish and mackerel. Lures and soft plastics are effective for pollack, bass, and wrasse. Using fresh bait such as ragworm, lugworm, peeler crab, mussel, or squid improves success. Fish near pier supports for wrasse, pout, small species, and squid, and further out for flatfish and rays. Wear good footwear, watch tides, and follow local size and season rules.
Weymouth Harbour
Fishing in Weymouth Harbour offers year-round opportunities with a mix of deep water, pilings, and sheltered areas attracting a variety of species. Light Rock Fishing (LRF) is very popular here. Anglers can catch thick and thin-lipped mullet, lots of mini species including rare ones like black-faced goby and topknot, as well as occasional big bass and large conger eels. The best fishing is on the flood or ebb tide, particularly at dawn, dusk, or night. Bottom rigs work well for bass, conger, and mini species, while float rigs are effective for mullet. Lures and soft plastics are useful for bass. Fresh bait such as ragworm, lugworm, peeler crab, or small fish improves success. Fish near pilings, sheltered areas, and deeper channels for larger species, and close to structure for mini and rare species.
Newtons Cove
Fishing at Newton’s Cove is popular year-round, with rocky and sandy areas attracting a variety of species. The cove is very good for mackerel in the summer and produces squid during the winter months. Other species include pollack, wrasse, bass, and small bottom-dwelling fish. The best fishing is on the flood or ebb tide, especially at dawn, dusk, or night. Bottom rigs work well for pollack, wrasse, bass, and small species, while float rigs are effective for mackerel. Hard lures are particularly effective for squid, metal lures work well for bass and mackerel, and soft lures are useful for bass. Fresh bait such as ragworm, lugworm, peeler crab, or small fish improves success. Fish near rocky edges and deeper areas for larger species, and close to structure for small species and squid. Wear suitable footwear, watch tides, and follow local size and season regulations.
Preston Beach
Fishing at Preston Beach offers a mix of sandy and shallow areas, making it ideal for beach and surf fishing. In summer, anglers can expect to catch plaice, flounder, small bass, garfish, gilthead bream, red bream, gurnards, and sole. Winter brings whiting, dab, pout, the occasional ray, and squid near rocks or pier ends. Smaller species such as gobies and blennies can be found year-round. The best fishing is on the flood or ebb tide, particularly at dawn, dusk, or night. Bottom rigs are effective for flatfish, whiting, pout, bream, gurnards, and sole, while float rigs work for garfish and small bass. Soft lures can be used for bass, and fresh bait such as ragworm, lugworm, or fish strips improves success. Fish along sandbanks, near shallow gullies, and close to rocky features for the best results. Wear suitable footwear, watch tides, and follow local size and season regulations.