Bass fishing in the UK
FishMap links bass with 21 source-backed fishing locations across 16 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.
About Bass
Dicentrarchus labrax is included in FishMap’s UK sea-fishing catalogue. FishMap uses the seaSummer seasonal pattern and the bass Fishability profile for this species.
Also known as: European seabass, Sea bass.
Venue listings show where the species is recorded in FishMap’s source data. They do not guarantee that it is currently present, feeding or available to target.
Best months
The strongest planning indices are August, July, September. These values represent broad seasonality rather than live catch probability.
Where to fish for Bass
21 indexable FishMap venues currently record this species. Check access, licences, seasons and current venue rules before travelling.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Southwold Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Swanage Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Babbacombe Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Cromer Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Folkestone Harbour Arm. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Hampton Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Ilfracombe Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Kilkeel Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Minehead Harbour Wall. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Morecambe Stone Jetty. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Mudeford Quay. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Mumbles Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at New Quay Harbour Wall. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Newhaven East Arm. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Princess Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Saltburn Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Shoreham West Arm. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Southend Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Weymouth Stone Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Whitehaven West Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Annan Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
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Weather, water conditions, angling pressure and local rules can materially change fishing prospects. Confirm information with the operator or rights holder.