Full which fishing location guide
The original fishing notes continue below, kept for readers who want the deeper detail after the quick confidence guide.
Our Guide to Buying Fishing Gear.... WHERE ARE YOU PLANNING TO FISH? Please select the location where you are planning to fish. NB Our recommendation for beginners is to stick t...

Fishing guide
A plain-English starting point for making sense of the choices, phrases and next steps before you buy kit or head to the water.
The original fishing notes continue below, kept for readers who want the deeper detail after the quick confidence guide.
Plain-English note
Which Fishing Location is written to make sea fishing feel approachable: clear method notes, useful kit context and no needless jargon.
Our Guide to Buying Fishing Gear.... WHERE ARE YOU PLANNING TO FISH? Please select the location where you are planning to fish. NB Our recommendation for...
Use straightforward tackle that suits the method, mark and species you are likely to meet.
Keep bait and rigs simple while you learn the mark, tide and target species.
Check tide, swell, footing and local signs before fishing. If the mark does not feel safe, choose another day or another spot.
Please select the location where you are planning to fish.
NB Our recommendation for beginners is to stick to harbour walls and beaches as these fishing locations are safer if you are inexperienced.
Safety First! - whatever fishing you are planning to do, make sure you stay safe around the coast. We have some tips to help you on ourcoastal safetypage.
Friendly tackle picks chosen to make the guide easier to put into practice.