Gravesend - Ship and Lobster / Town Pier
FreeThe Gravesend riverfront around the historic Town Pier and the Ship and Lobster, one of the widest points on the tidal Thames where the estuary really opens out. Summer brings bass, sole, silver eels and other flatfish, winter switches to cod, whiting and pouting, and mullet show up in calm, warm weather.
Access: Free shore access along Gravesend's riverfront, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: Gravesend town centre car parks, short walk to the riverfront
Last updated: 15 September 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Bass | Summer |
| Sole | Summer |
| Silver eel | Summer |
| Cod | Winter |
| Whiting | Winter |
| Mullet | Summer |
Gravesend sits opposite Tilbury at one of the widest points of the tidal Thames, giving a genuine mix of species across the seasons. Mullet are worth targeting specifically in calm, warm spells, when they come in close along the pier and riverfront.
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