Fishing On Whitby West Pier

The Stone wall piers at Whitby have been in existence since 1632 when they replaced the old wooden piers that used to protect the harbour entrance.

The new wooden extensions which now give extra protection to Whitby harbour were added in 1913. Whitby West as it is affectionately known by the locals is home to a diversity of fish species and provides convenient easy access to anglers of all ages and abilities.

In the early days it was possible to drive as far down the west pier as the stone lighthouse and fishing was possible from your car boot upon the stone pier...... Read More on Whitby West Pier Here

The post Fishing In On Whitby West Pier appeared first on Whitby Sea Anglers.

 

It was my first fishing trip 50 years ago next to the stone lighthouse

 

This topic is worth a read

http://www.whitbyseaanglers.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2358.0