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Minehead Harbour
FreeThe harbour wall at Minehead is a high tide mark that fishes for codling, flounder and whiting in winter and plaice, dogfish and school bass in summer.
Access: Public harbour wall at Minehead on the Somerset coast of the Bristol Channel
Parking: The source gives no parking details for this mark, so check local signage on arrival
Last updated: 30 September 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Codling | Winter |
| Flounder | Winter |
| Whiting | Winter |
| Plaice | Summer |
| Dogfish | Summer |
| Bass | Summer |
| Thornback Ray | All_year |
The wall is a high tide mark, so time your visit for the top of the tide. Winter brings codling, flounder and whiting, and summer brings plaice, dogfish and school bass.
Fishing UK freshwater in England or Wales requires a valid Environment Agency rod licence for anyone aged 13+. Check if you need one and buy online.
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