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Barton's Point

Kent · Coastal

Free

A coastal park mark on the Isle of Sheppey between Sheerness and Minster, with easy access and a mixed bag through the seasons. Cod and whiting are the winter targets, while flounder and dab fish well most of the year, and Dover sole turn up over summer on smaller hooks.

Access: Free shore access at Barton's Point Coastal Park, Sheerness, no rod licence needed for sea fishing

Parking: Parking at Barton's Point Coastal Park, Minster-on-Sea

Last updated: 16 September 2026

Barton's Point

Photo: Chris Whippet, CC BY-SA 2.0

Species you can expect

SpeciesBest season
Cod Winter
Whiting Winter
Flounder All-year
Dab All-year
Dover sole Summer

Rag or lugworm cover the flatfish, with larger worm and squid cocktails favoured for the cod. For Dover sole in summer, drop down to a smaller size 4-5 hook to match their smaller mouths.

Sea fishing needs no rod licence anywhere in the UK - shore, boat or wreck marks are all licence-free.

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Source: British Sea Fishing

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