Walcott
FreeA steep, no-nonsense shingle beach between Mundesley and Happisburgh on the north Norfolk coast, the kind of straightforward venue that rewards a standard two-hook flapper rather than anything fancy. Dab and flounder are the year-round bread and butter here, close in and easy for a beginner to get among, while a longer cast out past the bar has a real chance of turning up a ray or a smooth-hound for anyone prepared to work for it.
Access: Free shore access, no rod licence needed for sea fishing
Parking: Roadside and beach-access parking in the village
Last updated: 16 August 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Dab | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Flounder | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Thornback ray | Summer, Autumn |
| Smooth-hound | Summer |
Keep it simple close in for dab and flounder on lugworm or a small crab bait, then swap to a bigger bait on a longer cast if you're chasing the ray or smooth-hound run. The beach shelves steeply, so tackle losses on the shingle are part of the deal here.
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