Southend Pier Sea Fishing

Pier (pier) · Essex · 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.

Southend Pier is a pier mark in Essex, fished mainly for cod, whiting, thornback, sole.

Sea conditions now

Tides: Spring tides
Moon: Waxing Crescent, 2% lit
Sunrise: 07:07
Sunset: 16:14

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
Thornback RayMar–Oct
1. JJan – quieter
2. FFeb – quieter
3. MMar – in season
4. AApr – in season
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: Sandeel, Peeler crab, Mackerel, Squid, Herring
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, thornback, 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

Southend Pier 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

Thornback Ray

No confirmed size or bag limit for this area yet. Check Kent & Essex IFCA

Dover Sole

Area	Rule	Source
Kent & Essex 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 Southend Pier: 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

M & A Tackle, Sheerness (7 miles)
Basildon Angling Centre Ltd, Basildon (11 miles)
D & A Angling, Gillingham (13 miles)
Medway Tackle Supplies, Gillingham (13 miles)

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