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North Uist - Griminish Pier
FreeA pier and slipway on North Uist's quieter northwest coast, near Loch an Eilean and Vallay Sound, a few miles northeast of Balmartin. It's a popular local venue for pollock and mackerel through the summer, with the pier itself giving easy casting into deeper water without needing a boat.
Access: Free shore access, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: Roadside parking near the pier and slipway at Griminish
Last updated: 14 September 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Pollock | Summer |
| Mackerel | Summer |
Float fishing and spinning with light gear is the best approach here through summer, working the deeper water off the pier for pollock and mackerel.
Sea fishing needs no rod licence anywhere in the UK - shore, boat or wreck marks are all licence-free.
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