Portsmouth, as the UK’s only island city, attracts thousands of visitors every year who come to to enjoy its waters. Fishing is therefore a popular passtime in the city, and we’ve put together a list of some of the best spots to cast off in the Portsmouth area.
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Here are seven fishing spots in and around Portsmouth.
1. Fishing spots in Portsmouth
Here are seven fishing spots in the Portsmouth area. Photo: -
2. South Parade Pier
The end of South Parade Pier is a popular year-round fishing spot, with rods available to rent from the Best of British Food Kiosk. According to VisitPortsmouth, here you can catch mackerel, bream, bass, mullet, pollack and more. Photo: -
3. Eastney Pier
Another popular destination for anglers is Eastney Pier. According to VisitPortsmouth, this is a good location to catch mackerel, bream, bass, mullet, pollack and plenty more. Photo: -
4. Southsea Marina
Next on our list is Southsea Marina. The site is home to the Southsea Marina Angling club, which has an annual membership fee of £20. Kelley's Hero Charters is a business based in Southsea Marina which offers fishing trips for experienced and novice anglers. Chartering an entire boat costs £600 while joining a group of up to eight people on a nine hour fishing trip costs £65 per person. Photo: -