Whitehaven West Pier
Established UK shore-angling mark at Whitehaven West Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Venue information
- Location
- Whitehaven, Cumbria
- Address
- Whitehaven West Pier, Whitehaven, Cumbria
- Access
- Shore fishing / public access subject to local rules
- Ticket information
- No mandatory fishing fee verified — check current local access/parking rules before travel.
Map position
Mapped point on the named coastal feature, cross-checked against mapped coastal features. Follow signed local access and fishing restrictions on arrival.
Recorded fish species
FishMap lists the following species for this location. Seasonal peaks are planning indices rather than live catch rates or guarantees.
- MackerelPeak seasonal index: August
- PollackPeak seasonal index: July
- GarfishPeak seasonal index: August
- BassPeak seasonal index: August
- DogfishPeak seasonal index: July and August
- FlounderPeak seasonal index: August
- CodPeak seasonal index: December
- WhitingPeak seasonal index: December
- Conger eelPeak seasonal index: August
Access and fishing rules
Pier access seasonal and can close in bad weather. Always check current local signs, landowner/harbour restrictions, species rules and temporary closures before fishing.
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