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Cuckmere Haven
FreeThe estuary mouth where the River Cuckmere meets the sea beneath the Seven Sisters, mixing shore bass fished with lure and spinning gear with estuary species like mullet, silver eel and flounder, plus the occasional migratory sea trout.
Access: Free fishing at the mouth of the River Cuckmere, below Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters cliffs
Parking: National Trust car park at Cuckmere Haven, Exceat
Last updated: 26 September 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Bass | All_year |
| Mackerel | Summer |
| Mullet | Summer |
| Silver Eel | All_year |
| Flounder | All_year |
| Sea Trout | All_year |
Sea trout here need an Environment Agency migratory rod licence, the same as any other river or estuary. The bass here respond well to lure and spinning tactics off the shingle either side of the river mouth.
Fishing UK freshwater in England or Wales requires a valid Environment Agency rod licence for anyone aged 13+. Check if you need one and buy online.
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