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Deal Pier
FreeThe third pier on this site, opened in 1957 and managed by Dover District Council, at 313 metres the last fully intact seaside pleasure pier built in England. Purpose-built with dedicated fishing decks alongside its cafe and bar, and a genuinely popular sport-fishing venue over deep, clean water.
Access: Free to fish from, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: Seafront car parks along Deal promenade
Last updated: 29 July 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Cod / codling | Winter |
| Whiting | Winter |
| Mackerel | Summer |
| Garfish | Summer |
| Dogfish | Winter |
Regularly used for club and open sea-angling competitions given its dedicated fishing decks.
Sea fishing needs no rod licence anywhere in the UK - shore, boat or wreck marks are all licence-free.
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