Orford Ness Sea Fishing

Beach (shingle spit) · 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.

Orford Ness is a beach mark in Suffolk, fished mainly for cod, whiting, bass. The ground is shingle.

Sea conditions now

Also reported here: Cod, whiting, bass.

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.

Orford Ness is in the Eastern IFCA area.

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

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

Area	Rule	Source
Bass rules for England (MMO guidance)	Minimum size 42cmUp to 3 bass per angler per day (outside the catch-and-release period)Catch and release only from 1 February to 31 MarchEngland. Applies from the shore and from boats. Bass nursery areas have extra catch-and-release rules: check the MMO guidance for your area.	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

November at Orford Ness: cod, whiting.