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Sheerness
FreeThe open seafront at Sheerness, on the north-west tip of the Isle of Sheppey where the Thames estuary meets the Medway. A straightforward, easy-access mark for cod and whiting through winter, school bass in summer, and flatfish for most of the year, fished on worm and peeler crab.
Access: Free shore access along the Sheerness seafront, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: Parking around Sheerness seafront and Marine Parade
Last updated: 16 September 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Cod | Winter |
| Whiting | Winter |
| Bass | Summer |
| Flatfish | All-year |
Worm and peeler crab cover most of what turns up here. Winter fishing is the main draw for cod and whiting, with school bass moving in over summer and flatfish available for most of the year.
Sea fishing needs no rod licence anywhere in the UK - shore, boat or wreck marks are all licence-free.
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