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This section covers beach fishing, The Norfolk coast offers some excellent fishing opportunities, with many beaches being in unspoilt countryside. The following guide covers some of these beaches, giving you the head start you need. Enjoy your sea fishing and above all be SAFE!

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SALTHOUSE  is renowned for it's excellent beach fishing. Species that are caught here are fine Dabs,Flounder,Sole and the occasional Bass are taken in the summer months. Codling are caught in ever decreasing numbers during the winter. The beach is shingle, there is a sandy area 60 yards out. The bait I use here is Lug worm which can be obtained from houses at the top of the beach path.
 
WEYBOURNE The beach here is shingle and shelves into deep water. There are a lot of sand bars at about 40 yards and a wreck which is visible at low tide. Species to be caught here are Bass,Cod,Sole,Flounders,Whiting and eel's. To the right of the beach under the cliff, the bottom is very rugged but Bass and Cod do tend to shoal up here and fishing is very good ...... sometimes! Bait used is mainly Lug worm but Peeler crab, Squid and Mackerel all catch fish. This beach is the ideal novice beach as casting long distances is not always required due to the depth of water. Lug worm can be obtained from locals who will have a sign outside there house.
 
CROMER  This is the venue for me! I have enjoyed the fishing in Cromer for years. Cromer has some great fishing beaches and also the Pier. The pier fishing gives you access to some great fishing, although they do charge you a £1 for the privilege! The pier offers you mixed catches of Flatties,eel's,Bass,Whitting and Codling. The occasional small Tope is not uncommon. My favorite baits here are Peeler and Squid in the Summer and Lug worm and Squid in the Winter. Bait can be obtained from Marine sports at the top of the beach access slope.
 
MUNDESLEY  Is another flat and sandy beach, although a cast of around 50 yards at low tide will put you at the bottom of a sandbank, a very productive area. Flatfish, eel's and Bass are the dominating species during the summer, with Cod and Whiting appearing from October. This beach in my opinion is underrated, I have caught both my personal best Cod and Bass here, 8ib and 12ib respectively, I have also had some lovely Flounder in the past. Summer baits have got to be Peeler and Squid but Lug worm out fishes everything in the Winter. Lug worm can be dug here at Low tide, however you may need a bait pump.
 
BACTON Another underestimated beach mark, similar to Mundesley. Loads of Dabs (some clonkers!),Flounders and the very odd sole make up summer catches with Cod and Whiting figuring in the Winter. A long cast is advised for this mark, as it is a rather shallow mark until about 150 yards out from low water, where it shelves. Lug worm works well all year round here and is available from houses along the access road.
 
WALCOTT A favorite mark of mine, Walcott always tends to produce a mixed bag of fish even when other marks are struggling. Species here include, Flatties,Bass, Codling and Whiting. The sea comes up to the concrete wall here so 3 hours before and 1 hour after low tide are my favored times to fish. Lug worm and peeler are great summer baits with Lugworm and Squid favored in Winter. Bait available from tackle shop on promenade.
 
HAPPISBURGH  Much the same as Walcott, however Skate do come inshore during the summer, but a long cast is required to get amongst them (which rules me out!). Fishing is good at high water.
 
ECCLES  A very long sandy beach which fishes all year through for Dabs and some lovely Flounder. Cod and Whiting figure from October. Best fished at high water. Best baits, Lugworm and Peeler.
 
HEMSBY/NEWPORT/SCRATBY  The beach here is very deep close in and favors the novice caster, especially at low water. Tides run strong here, with the last 3 hours of the flood and the ebb producing the goods. Flatfish, eel's and some large Bass can be caught here during the Summer, with Cod taken in the winter. Scratby produced a 32Ib Cod in 1981! Best baits are Lugworm, Squid and peeler during the summer, with worm baits best in winter.