Deal Sea Fishing
Pier (shingle beach, pier) · Kent · 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.
Deal is a pier mark in Kent, fished mainly for cod, whiting, flatfish. The ground is shingle.
Sea conditions now
- Tides
- Spring tides
- Moon
- Waxing Crescent, 2% lit
- Sunrise
- 07:04
- Sunset
- 16:12
What you can catch here
- CodOct–Mar · in season now
- JJan – in season
- FFeb – in season
- MMar – in season
- AApr – quieter
- MMay – quieter
- JJun – quieter
- JJul – quieter
- AAug – quieter
- SSep – quieter
- OOct – in season
- NNov – in season
- DDec – in season
Baits: Lugworm, Squid, Peeler crab, Black lugworm, Mussel
- WhitingOct–Feb · in season now
- JJan – in season
- FFeb – in season
- MMar – quieter
- AApr – quieter
- MMay – quieter
- JJun – quieter
- JJul – quieter
- AAug – quieter
- SSep – quieter
- OOct – in season
- NNov – in season
- DDec – in season
Baits: Lugworm, Mackerel strip, Squid, Sandeel, Ragworm
Also reported here: Cod, whiting, flatfish.
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
Deal is in the Kent & Essex IFCA area.
Cod
| Area | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kent & Essex 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kent & Essex 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
What's in season now
November at Deal: 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
- Rapid Tackle Ltd, Dover (8 miles)
- Camo's Carp Cabin, Ramsgate (8 miles)
- Channel Angling, Dover (8 miles)
- Bill's Bait & Tackle, Dover (8 miles)