sea-fishing species guide

Pollack fishing in the UK

FishMap links pollack with 33 source-backed fishing locations across 19 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.

Pollachius pollachius33 mapped venuesStrongest index: July, August, June

About Pollack

Pollachius pollachius is included in FishMap’s UK sea-fishing catalogue. FishMap uses the seaRock seasonal pattern and the pollack Fishability profile for this species.

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 July, August, June. These values represent broad seasonality rather than live catch probability.

  • Jan25
  • Feb25
  • Mar32
  • Apr44
  • May59
  • Jun72
  • Jul79
  • Aug79
  • Sep70
  • Oct57
  • Nov42
  • Dec31

Where to fish for Pollack

33 indexable FishMap venues currently record this species. Check access, licences, seasons and current venue rules before travelling.

Swanage PierSwanage, Dorset

Established UK shore-angling mark at Swanage Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Aberystwyth Stone JettyAberystwyth, Ceredigion

Established UK shore-angling mark at Aberystwyth Stone Jetty. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Amlwch BreakwaterAmlwch, Anglesey

Established UK shore-angling mark at Amlwch Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Babbacombe PierTorquay, Devon

Established UK shore-angling mark at Babbacombe Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Ballycastle HarbourBallycastle, County Antrim

Established UK shore-angling mark at Ballycastle Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Brixham BreakwaterBrixham, Devon

Established UK shore-angling mark at Brixham Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Craster HarbourCraster, Northumberland

Established UK shore-angling mark at Craster Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Fishguard Lower Town HarbourFishguard, Pembrokeshire

Established UK shore-angling mark at Fishguard Lower Town Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Fraserburgh BreakwaterFraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

Established UK shore-angling mark at Fraserburgh Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Gourdon HarbourGourdon, Aberdeenshire

Established UK shore-angling mark at Gourdon Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Holyhead BreakwaterHolyhead, Anglesey

Established UK shore-angling mark at Holyhead Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Ilfracombe HarbourIlfracombe, Devon

Established UK shore-angling mark at Ilfracombe Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Largs PierLargs, North Ayrshire

Established UK shore-angling mark at Largs Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Mevagissey BreakwaterMevagissey, Cornwall

Established UK shore-angling mark at Mevagissey Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Mount Batten BreakwaterPlymouth, Devon

Established UK shore-angling mark at Mount Batten Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Mumbles PierSwansea, Swansea

Established UK shore-angling mark at Mumbles Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
New Quay Harbour WallNew Quay, Ceredigion

Established UK shore-angling mark at New Quay Harbour Wall. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Newcastle HarbourNewcastle, County Down

Established UK shore-angling mark at Newcastle Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Newhaven East ArmNewhaven, East Sussex

Established UK shore-angling mark at Newhaven East Arm. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Oban North Pier AreaOban, Argyll and Bute

Established UK shore-angling mark at Oban North Pier Area. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Portmuck HarbourIslandmagee, County Antrim

Established UK shore-angling mark at Portmuck Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Portpatrick HarbourPortpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway

Established UK shore-angling mark at Portpatrick Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Portrush HarbourPortrush, County Antrim

Established UK shore-angling mark at Portrush Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Portstewart HarbourPortstewart, County Londonderry

Established UK shore-angling mark at Portstewart Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Princess PierTorquay, Devon

Established UK shore-angling mark at Princess Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Roker PierSunderland, Tyne and Wear

Established UK shore-angling mark at Roker Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Saundersfoot Harbour WallSaundersfoot, Pembrokeshire

Established UK shore-angling mark at Saundersfoot Harbour Wall. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Seahouses Harbour PiersSeahouses, Northumberland

Established UK shore-angling mark at Seahouses Harbour Piers. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
South Shields PierSouth Shields, Tyne and Wear

Established UK shore-angling mark at South Shields Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Stonehaven HarbourStonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Established UK shore-angling mark at Stonehaven Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Ullapool ShoreUllapool, Highland

Established UK shore-angling mark at Ullapool Shore. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Weymouth Stone PierWeymouth, Dorset

Established UK shore-angling mark at Weymouth Stone Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
Whitehaven West PierWhitehaven, Cumbria

Established UK shore-angling mark at Whitehaven West Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access

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Seasonal guidance, not a catch forecast

Weather, water conditions, angling pressure and local rules can materially change fishing prospects. Confirm information with the operator or rights holder.