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Carnoustie Beach (Barry Sands)
FreeSandy Barry Sands run west of the town while the shore to the east turns to exposed Devonian sandstone rock ground, giving a choice of open-beach or rock-mark sea fishing within walking distance of Carnoustie.
Access: Free shore access, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: Seafront car parks near the Beach Pavilion
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Cod / codling | Autumn, Winter |
| Coalfish (saithe) | Summer, Autumn |
| Flounder | Summer, Autumn |
| Dab | Summer |
| Wrasse | Summer |
The rocky ground to the east fishes better for coalfish and wrasse; the western sands suit traditional cod and dab tactics.
Sea fishing needs no rod licence anywhere in the UK — shore, boat or wreck marks are all licence-free.
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