New Brighton Sea Fishing

Beach (promenade) · Merseyside · 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.

New Brighton is a beach mark in Merseyside, fished mainly for cod, whiting, dab.

Sea conditions now

Tides: Spring tides
Moon: Waxing Crescent, 2% lit
Sunrise: 07:29
Sunset: 16:22

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
DabOct–Apr · in season now
1. JJan – in season
2. FFeb – in season
3. MMar – in season
4. AApr – in season
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, Ragworm, Mackerel strip, Squid, Shrimp

Also reported here: Cod, whiting, dab.

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

New Brighton is in the North Western IFCA area.

Cod

Area	Rule	Source
North Western 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
North Western 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

Dab

Area	Rule	Source
North Western IFCA	Minimum size 15cm	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 New Brighton: cod, dab, whiting.

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

Nearby marks

Tackle shops nearby

Taskers Angling (4 miles)
Eastham Angling Centre, Wirral (9 miles)
Widnes Angling Centre, Widnes (14 miles)
Karpz, Deeside (16 miles)

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