sea-fishing species guide

Whiting fishing in the UK

FishMap links whiting with 26 source-backed fishing locations across 20 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.

Merlangius merlangus26 mapped venuesStrongest index: December, January, November

About Whiting

Merlangius merlangus is included in FishMap’s UK sea-fishing catalogue. FishMap uses the seaWinter seasonal pattern and the whiting 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 December, January, November. These values represent broad seasonality rather than live catch probability.

  • Jan70
  • Feb67
  • Mar58
  • Apr42
  • May29
  • Jun21
  • Jul18
  • Aug21
  • Sep35
  • Oct54
  • Nov69
  • Dec75

Where to fish for Whiting

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

Southwold PierSouthwold, Suffolk

Established UK shore-angling mark at Southwold 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
Blyth South PierBlyth, Northumberland

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

Public access
Cromer PierCromer, Norfolk

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

Public access
Deal PierDeal, Kent

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

Public access
Folkestone Harbour ArmFolkestone, Kent

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

Public access
Hampton PierHerne Bay, Kent

Established UK shore-angling mark at Hampton Pier. 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
Minehead Harbour WallMinehead, Somerset

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

Public access
Morecambe Stone JettyMorecambe, Lancashire

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

Public access
Mudeford QuayChristchurch, Dorset

Established UK shore-angling mark at Mudeford Quay. 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
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
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
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
Saltburn PierSaltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire

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

Public access
Shoreham West ArmShoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex

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

Public access
Slapton Sands – Memorial TankSlapton, Devon

Established UK shore-angling mark at Slapton Sands – Memorial Tank. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.

Public access
South GareRedcar, North Yorkshire

Established UK shore-angling mark at South Gare. 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
Southend PierSouthend-on-Sea, Essex

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

Public access
Whitby West PierWhitby, North Yorkshire

Established UK shore-angling mark at Whitby West 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.