Kessingland Beach
FreeA vast, snag-free stretch of open sand just south of Lowestoft, easy to fish and easy to spread out on even on a busy weekend. Winter rods here are after cod on pennell rigs, with whiting, flounder and dab filling the bag alongside them. Come summer the beach switches to sole country - small size 4-6 hooks score best - plus bass and smooth-hound patrolling the surf, with rays worth a longer cast out past the bar.
Access: Free shore access, no permit needed
Parking: Beach car park and holiday park access nearby, level walk onto open sand
Last updated: 12 August 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Cod | Winter |
| Whiting | Winter |
| Flounder | Winter, Autumn |
| Dover sole | Summer |
| Bass | Summer |
| Smooth-hound | Summer |
Use pennell rigs for winter cod; small 4-6 hooks are the trick for sole through the summer months, and rays are on the cards at distance. The open, snag-free ground makes this a forgiving beach to learn distance casting on without losing rigs.
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