Fishing At South Gare
Its very clear to see how the pier at the South Gare at the mouth of the
Tees is rated as one of the top fishing venues on the north east coast.
The end of the Gare has very deep water even at low tide and holds
various species of fish including dab, flounder, whiting, codling,
billet, pout, eels and mackerel in season.
Mackerel fishing is at its best from June through
October when flouders can also be successfully targeted. Winter storms
bring in the cod and whiting and also a run of
big flounder and dab from January to March. This part of the breakwater
is controlled by the Tees and Hartlepool Port Authority. To get to the
south gare take the A1042 from Coatham roundabout through Warrenby and
over the disused railway crossing.
The best venues in the river are The Stones at Teesbay
AA hut for
flounder between June and October. Best fishing is over low water using
peeler crabs which can be collected from the surrounding rocks - Do not
use the peeler traps that are set around this area as that will likely
land you in trouble. Through the winter it's
worth a go for cod during rough weather. Paddys hole where the boats
moore is also a decent flounder fishing mark at times.
Decent venues on the sea side of the gare are along the beach from the
FISHERMAN'S HUT TO
SAND POINT BEACON - Large reefs protect this area from the worst of
the winter storms, cod can often be taken here on peeler and lugworm
through out the winter. Its also worth a try for a few flounders on
peeler crabs at anytime of year. The best state of tide is from half ebb
through low water to
half flood. High tide can also produce good bags of billet and the
occasional codling again to peeler crab.
Fishing Marks At Redcar
Heading south the next decent fishing marks are at COATHAM AND REDCAR.
Summer seas most species coming from this area, and winter can produce
codling and whiting sometimes in big numbers.
The groynes to Zetland roundabout, Jenny Leigh’s Scar, East Scar and
the beach along to Ayton Stones are decent low water fishing venues
especially when there is a big sea running. Again underwater reefs
protect the inner scars from the roughest of the weather . When the
flood tide gets away you need to move to the lagoon between Ayton
Stones and Coatham Pipe. The low water Coatham Hole is protected by West Scar and as such is worth trying
during rough weather.
The best Yorkshire fishing marks start at the 300ft high Huntcliff. Marske
is not renowned as a fishing venue but low water gulleys at the boat park
sometimes produce winter cod, whiting and bass. The hole in front of the old St. Germain's Church which fills
from half time up is another possible venue.
Saltburn - The Start Of Yorkshires Premier Cod Fishing Marks.
At Saltburn the pier can be an excellent fishing mark
with big bags of whiting been on the cards on flat calm frosty nights,
and even bigger bags of cod been on offer after a big northerly swell -
best time of year being Feb and March. At low water the rocks and th
sandy beach also offer good fishing.
Sea damage and council spending cutbacks has reduced the
pier to half its former length , but it still produces some top fishing over high water
in both summer and winter. Crab and fish baits give best results in the
summer : worm, crab, fish and mussel baits in winter can
give cod, whiting and the occasional bass.
Penny Hole after the ship inn and across the
beach is an excellent rock mark for winter cod, this area fishes best
with a decent sea running through the hours of darkness. A long walk
around the corner under HUNTCLIFF leads to 2 gulleys which are useful
winter cod venues, but
take care not to get cut off by the flood tide - and always be aware of
rock falls and walk as far away from the cliffs as the tide will allow.
BIRDFLIGHT GOIT is the first gulley, SEAL GOIT is the
second you will reach. Both
can fish well in summer, autumn and winter for red and fresh run cod.
Peeler crab is the top summer bait and a big ball of mussel can do the
job in winter.
Skinnigrove : A Top North East Fishing Mark - Home Of The Big Winter
Cod
SKINNINGROVE is the next worthwhile fishing venue
as we continue down the coast. Turn off the A174 road at Loftus Bank
and head into Skinnigrove village. Skinnigrove jetty is probably
the best mark here and produces mackerel through the summer and cod,
whiting and bass in the autumn and winter months.
Fishing Marks At Hummersea
The left hand side of the jetty leads to CATTERSTY SAND,
fishing where the beach meets the rocks under the cliff is an
excellent venue for winter cod. Eastwards lie the flat rock scars
of Hummersby Bay and the Hummersea Old Harbour - a man made cut - which are
worthwhile low water marks - even though they involve a long walk.
Cod Fishing At Staithes - A Better Fishing Venue You Will Struggle
To Find
Around the next nab is STAITHES, a beautiful
Yorkshire fishing village which literally falls into the sea. The cliffs
above on the Cowbar side provide great winter sport for cod, whilst the
new Cowbar and Staithes Jetties below are renowned for catching
big double figure cod after a winter northerly. However you need
to be very carefull here as big seas often was straight over the jetty.
Boulby Gulley and Bolier Hole
To the West of Staithes are the deep rocky kelp filled
holes below Boulby cliff (a distance
of two miles). Boulby Gulley and Boulby Boiler Hole offer a very good chance of
big winter cod but go at your own risk as there are numerous cut off
points and the incoming tide rturns at pace. If you decide to fish then LEAVE EARLY.
The beck mouth at Staithes and Cowbar jetty gives fair sport on light
to medium tackle for big eels, billet flounder and codling. Again
Crab and lugworms are usually the best fishing baits on this stretch of
coast. Just to the left of Cowbar Jetty is Cowbar gully a
great low water mark year-round for cod with the rock and kelp
bottom best fished in a slight sea.
Some excellent gulleys and holes can be found as you
head south east towards Port Mulgrave. The ledges of scar facing West into the harbour
channel are best tackled on a low water spring tide when it becomes
possible to cast over the kelp onto clear ground in deep water.
Port Mulgarve - Many Peoples Favourite Venue
PORT MULGRAVE is host to the next set of
worthwhile fishing marks. The old harbour at the base of the cliffs is
all but ruined now, but this is one of Yorkshires very best cod marks. Access is via the lane signposted Port Mulgrave from the A174.
The path down is steep dangerous and a no go area for all but the super
fit (or super mad) but the walk is well worth it with the winter cod
fishing being betterd hardly anywhere in the country. Best tidal period
is from half flood to half ebb from the inner jetty wall but as with all
this coast there are also plenty of low water rock edges and gullies.
Again the favoured baits for Port Mulgrave are lugworm and peeler crab
Fishing At Runswick Bay - Great In The Worst Of The Weather
RUNSWICK BAY is all but a couple of miles further
south which, like Port Mulgrave, is
sheltered from North Westerly gales giving great fishing in the very
worst of the winter weather in Yorkshire. Peeler crab reign supreme in summer and autumn but
during winter black lug tipped with white rag worm is deadly.
Runswick bay in front of the village to
hob holes passed the Yacht Club is mainly
sand with stone patches, but a little further out are large kelp beds
which mean the Yorkshire coast cod are never far away. This area fishes
best from half tide up during darkness. When heavy seas are running try
the lifeboat slip-way and sea wall over high water. In fact the lifeboat
channel between the rocks is also an excellent venue at most states of
tide and has been known to give big winter cod over the years.
Kettleness - Cod Fishing At Its Best
The ground in between RUNSWICK AND SANDSEND NESS is
strewn with rocky scars
and kelp filled gulleys which fishe best between September and March for cod.
Kettleness gives Access
to the many low water gullies but access is difficult, with a deadly
cliff descent at KETTLENESS or a long walk from RUNSWICK.
Ropes are used by local anglers to get down the cliffs - but this isn't recommended
to visitors.
All marks at Kettleness fish best three hours
before bottom of the tide and up to 3 hours of the flodding tide,
again take care and don't get cut off by the tide. Best baits are peeler
crab, lug worm, mussel and hermit crab.
Sandsend Cliffs - Fishing Marks For Those With A Head For Heights
Fishing from the cliff tops is to be had from Sandsend Ness to Sandsend
Village. The old railway line next to the car park at Lythe Bank
provides access to Sandsend cliffs. The best time to fish Sandsend
cliffs is from early autumn through to late November. Some bass to five
pound are taken each year.
Less strenuous fishing can be enjoyed from the sea wall
and car park at Sandsend
with good cod catches been made after a North Westerly blow. During
summer the mainstay is flounder, dab, mackerel and some bass.
Health and safety
Angling from the shore in the uk
is very hazardous to say the least. Every year lives are lost whilst
pursuing our fascination with angling in the sea. Anglers of all levels
of ability need to be very very careful indeed. At this point I would
like to offer a few words of advice to anglers.
Never attempt to fish a new area
without the help and advice of someone experienced in fishing that area.
Always check the tide and ensure
you will be safe to access and exit your chosen area. Watch out for cut
off points. If unsure don't go. Its not worth it.
Be aware of the weather
forecast. Conditions can change fast.
Don't access closed areas, eg
piers whilst the storm gates are shut.
Carry some form of
communication.
Tell someone where you are going
and when you intend to return. Ask them to raise the alarm should you
not return.
Do not fish heavy seas. Its very
dangerous and your wasting your time anyway, fish don't like really
rough seas. Leave it a day or 2 until the sea is dieing.
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