Newhaven Harbour & East Arm
FreeHarbour marks at the mouth of the River Ouse, fishing deep water close in. Summer produces mackerel, bass and Dover sole (especially late summer on worm baits), with cod, whiting and flounder taking over through winter.
Access: Free shore access, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: Parking near the harbour arm and along the Newhaven seafront; some former angling areas are now restricted, check current access before fishing
Last updated: 29 July 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Mackerel | Summer |
| Bass | Summer |
| Sole | Summer, Autumn |
| Cod / codling | Winter |
| Whiting | Winter |
| Flounder | Winter |
Late summer sole fishing is a local highlight on ragworm or lugworm, size 4-6 hooks. Nearby Peacehaven and Rottingdean rock marks also fish for bass on spinners and winter cod from the cliffs.
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