Blakeney Point
FreeOne of the wildest marks on the whole Norfolk coast: a four-mile spit of shifting sand and shingle curling out into the North Sea, run by the National Trust as a seal and tern reserve. This isn't a stroll-up-and-cast venue, it takes proper local knowledge to fish safely, the tide comes in fast across the flats and it's easy to get caught out if you don't know the ground. Get it right and the reward is winter whiting and a real mixed bag of flatfish, dab and flounder among them, plus summer bass patrolling the surf where the spit drops into deeper water.
Access: Free shore access, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: National Trust car park at Cley Beach Road or the Blakeney village car park, with a long walk or a seasonal ferry from Morston Quay out towards the point itself
Last updated: 10 August 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Whiting | Winter |
| Flounder | Autumn, Winter |
| Dab | Winter |
| Bass | Summer |
This is not a mark to wing it on. Check tide times properly before you go, the flats behind the spit flood quickly and cut walkers off every year. If you're new to the area, fish nearer the access points at first and build up local knowledge before heading further out along the shingle.
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