St John's Point
FreeA rocky headland south of Killough marked by its black-and-yellow banded lighthouse, with rough ground running out from the shore that produces a genuinely wide species mix. It's a mark that rewards spinning and float fishing as much as bottom fishing, and one where lost tackle comes with the territory.
Access: Free shore access around the lighthouse and rock marks, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: Point Road runs out to the lighthouse with parking nearby
Last updated: 19 September 2026
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Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Pollock | All |
| Coalfish | All |
| Bass | Summer |
| Wrasse | Summer |
| Mackerel | Summer |
| Cod | Winter |
| Bull huss | All |
| Conger eel | All |
| Ling | All |
Spinners and plugs take pollock and coalfish, float fishing adds bass, wrasse and mackerel, and daylights and feathers work well for a mackerel run. Bottom fishing on rotten-bottom rigs brings cod, bull huss, conger and ling, but the ground here is very rough and tackle losses are the norm rather than the exception.
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