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Local Fishing Spots Around Weymouth

A handy guide to some popular Weymouth marks, what you might catch, what methods to try and where to head first if you are planning a local session.

Before you fish: Always check local signs, access, tide, weather and any temporary closures before setting up. Please take all rubbish home and keep the marks tidy for everyone.

Pleasure Pier

Postcode DT4 8DZ

Difficulty rating

Easy

Easy access Species hunting Light tackle

What to expect

A popular town mark with harbour structure, pier walls and mixed ground close by.

What you might catch

Mackerel, garfish, pollack, wrasse, pout, dogfish, bass, squid and mini species.

Methods

Float fishing, small lures, LRF, dropshot rigs and simple bottom rigs.

Baits and lures

Ragworm, mackerel strip, squid, small metals and soft plastics.

Local tip: Long casting is not always needed here. Fish close to structure and keep an eye on boat traffic and other users.

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Stone Pier

Postcode DT4 8TX

Difficulty rating

Easy to medium

Local favourite Lures Float fishing

What to expect

A classic Weymouth mark with harbour side fishing and rougher ground on the outside.

What you might catch

Wrasse, pollack, mackerel, garfish, pout, bass, flounder, dogfish, squid and bream.

Methods

Float fishing, LRF, small soft plastics, metals, dropshot rigs and light bottom rigs.

Baits and lures

Ragworm, squid, mackerel strip, small metals and paddle tails.

Local tip: Try light gear close in for wrasse, pout and mini species. Bigger baits after dark can pick out better fish.

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Weymouth Harbour

Postcode DT4 8BG

Difficulty rating

Easy

Sheltered Mullet Quick sessions

What to expect

Sheltered harbour fishing with walls, boats, moorings and plenty of structure.

What you might catch

Mullet, bass, wrasse, pout, gobies, blennies, pollack, flounder and eels.

Methods

LRF, dropshot, tiny jig heads, float fishing for mullet and light ledger rigs.

Baits and lures

Bread, ragworm, tiny soft plastics, small fish baits and light hooks.

Local tip: Go light, stay mobile and fish tight to walls and structure. Bread tactics can be great when the mullet are showing.

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Ringstead

Postcode DT2 8NQ

Difficulty rating

Medium

Mixed ground Bass Rough ground

What to expect

A scenic shingle and mixed ground mark with reefy areas, clean patches and rougher ground nearby.

What you might catch

Bass, mackerel, garfish, wrasse, pollack, dogfish, bull huss, conger, rays, pout and whiting.

Methods

Pulley rigs, rotten bottom rigs, float fishing near rocks, lure fishing and bigger fish baits after dark.

Baits and lures

Squid, mackerel, sandeel, crab, ragworm, plugs, metals and soft plastics.

Local tip: Take a mix of tackle. Lures and floats help avoid snags, while stronger rigs are handy if you fish rougher ground.

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Preston Beach

Postcode DT3 6HS

Difficulty rating

Easy

Clean ground Beach fishing Light surf

What to expect

A shallow, cleaner beach mark that can be a good option when other marks are too rough.

What you might catch

Flounder, plaice, small bass, garfish, gurnards, gilthead bream, sole, smoothhound, whiting, dab and pout.

Methods

Two hook flappers, running ledgers, light beach gear, worm baits and small crab baits.

Baits and rigs

Ragworm, lugworm, fish strips, squid, small hooks and lighter leads when conditions allow.

Local tip: Do not ignore short casts. The beach is shallow and clean, so fresh worm baits and lighter rigs can work really well.

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Local advice before you fish

This guide is only a starting point. Conditions, weed, tide and access can change quickly, so always check the mark before fishing and fish safely.