Aldeburgh Sea Fishing

Beach (shingle beach) · Suffolk · England

We're still checking this mark's position, access and safety. Confirm locally that fishing is allowed and the route is safe before you go.

Aldeburgh is a beach mark in Suffolk, fished mainly for cod, whiting, sole. The ground is shingle.

Sea conditions now

Tides: Spring tides
Moon: Waxing Crescent, 2% lit
Sunrise: 07:06
Sunset: 16:08

What you can catch here

CodOct–Mar · in season now
1. JJan – in season
2. FFeb – in season
3. MMar – in season
4. AApr – quieter
5. MMay – quieter
6. JJun – quieter
7. JJul – quieter
8. AAug – quieter
9. SSep – quieter
10. OOct – in season
11. NNov – in season
12. DDec – in season
Baits: Lugworm, Squid, Peeler crab, Black lugworm, Mussel
WhitingOct–Feb · in season now
1. JJan – in season
2. FFeb – in season
3. MMar – quieter
4. AApr – quieter
5. MMay – quieter
6. JJun – quieter
7. JJul – quieter
8. AAug – quieter
9. SSep – quieter
10. OOct – in season
11. NNov – in season
12. DDec – in season
Baits: Lugworm, Mackerel strip, Squid, Sandeel, Ragworm
Dover SoleMay–Oct
1. JJan – quieter
2. FFeb – quieter
3. MMar – quieter
4. AApr – quieter
5. MMay – in season
6. JJun – in season
7. JJul – in season
8. AAug – in season
9. SSep – in season
10. OOct – in season
11. NNov – quieter
12. DDec – quieter
Baits: Lugworm, Ragworm, Harbour ragworm, White ragworm, Razor clam

Also reported here: Cod, whiting, sole.

Rigs: sea fishing rigs in Tackl Academy

Safety and access

Safety: Check tide times before you go: some marks are cut off by the rising tide. Wear grippy footwear on rocks and weed, and keep well back from cliff edges and big swell.

Map

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Size and bag rules here

Aldeburgh is in the Eastern IFCA area.

Cod

Area	Rule	Source
Eastern IFCA	Minimum size 35cm	Official page

Rules last checked 23 October 2026. Rules change, especially for bass: always check the official source before keeping a fish. All sea fishing rules

Whiting

Area	Rule	Source
Eastern IFCA	Minimum size 27cm	Official page

Rules last checked 23 October 2026. Rules change, especially for bass: always check the official source before keeping a fish. All sea fishing rules

Dover Sole

Area	Rule	Source
Eastern IFCA	Minimum size 24cm	Official page

Rules last checked 23 October 2026. Rules change, especially for bass: always check the official source before keeping a fish. All sea fishing rules

What's in season now

November at Aldeburgh: cod, whiting.

Also in season around the UK: Bull Huss, Coalfish, Conger Eel, Dab, Flounder, Haddock, Herring, Lesser Spotted Dogfish. Full calendar

Nearby marks

Tackle shops nearby

Bill's Fishing Tackle, Felixstowe (18 miles)
Markham's Fishing Tackle, Ipswich (19 miles)
Viscount Fishing Tackle, Ipswich (20 miles)
Hobbs Hobbies & Hardware, Stowmarket (20 miles)

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