Whitby Sea Fishing

Pier (piers, rocks) · North Yorkshire · 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.

Whitby is a pier mark in North Yorkshire, fished mainly for cod, coalfish, mackerel. The ground is rock.

Sea conditions now

Tides: Spring tides
Moon: Waxing Crescent, 2% lit
Sunrise: 07:23
Sunset: 16:09

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
CoalfishSep–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 – in season
10. OOct – in season
11. NNov – in season
12. DDec – in season
Baits: Metal lures, Soft plastic shads, Feathers, Mackerel strip, Herring strip
MackerelMay–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: Feathers, Sabiki rigs, Spinners, Metal lures, Mackerel strip

Also reported here: Cod, coalfish, mackerel.

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

Whitby is in the North Eastern IFCA area.

Cod

Area	Rule	Source
North 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

Coalfish

No confirmed size or bag limit for this area yet. Check North Eastern IFCA

Mackerel

Area	Rule	Source
North Eastern IFCA	Minimum size 30cm	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 Whitby: coalfish, cod.

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

Nearby marks

Tackle shops nearby

Keith's Sports, Saltburn-By-The-Sea (16 miles)

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