Dundee, Riverside Drive
FreeEasy roadside access along the Firth of Tay, fishing well for whiting, dab, flounder, codling, silver eel, coalfish and pollock, plus sea trout at dawn and dusk. Two-hook rigs baited with ragworm, lugworm, peeler crab and squid all produce here.
Access: Free shore access, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: Riverside Drive runs alongside the Tay on Dundee's waterfront, roadside parking available
Last updated: 12 September 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Whiting | Autumn, Winter |
| Flounder | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Codling | Autumn, Winter |
| Coalfish | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Sea Trout | Spring, Summer |
Run a two-hook rig with 1/0 or 2/0 hooks so two different baits can be fished at once, ragworm, lugworm, peeler crab and squid all working well. Sea trout show at dusk or dawn but need a licence to target and keep.
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