Trimingham Beach
FreeA quiet stretch of shingle and sand between Mundesley and Sidestrand, backed by the crumbling clay cliffs that make this bit of the north Norfolk coast such fast-eroding ground. The wooden groynes stepping out into the surf break the beach into distinct gullies worth working one at a time, and the mix of cod, whiting, dab, flounder, Dover sole, silver eel, bass, thornback ray, smooth-hound, turbot and brill on offer here reflects just how little pressure this spot gets compared with the piers either side of it.
Access: Free shore access, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: Limited roadside parking in the village, steep cliff-path access down to the beach
Last updated: 25 September 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Cod | Autumn, Winter |
| Whiting | Autumn, Winter |
| Dab | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Flounder | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Dover sole | Summer |
| Silver eel | Summer, Autumn |
| Bass | Summer, Autumn |
| Thornback ray | Summer, Autumn |
| Smooth-hound | Summer |
| Turbot | Summer |
| Brill | Summer |
Fish either side of the groynes rather than tight against them to avoid constant snagging, worm baits for the flatfish and eel close in, a bigger crab or fish bait cast beyond the bar for ray and smooth-hound. Cliff erosion is active along this stretch, so stay well clear of the base on the walk down.
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