Coastal fishing and harbour and jetty fishing
Some of the best fishing spots can be found in harbours and along jetties. The jetties are usually made of large stones where prey and fish can hide.
Some of the best fishing spots can be found in harbours and along jetties. The jetties are usually made of large stones where prey and fish can hide. This attracts many different species of fish, and often you can also get out into deeper water. For ships to be able to sail in, the harbours must be deep. This means that there is deep water very close to land, so many species also come here.
Fishing gear for pier fishing
- Spinning rod between 240–300 cm with a suitable reel
- Braided line of 0.10–0.15 mm or monofilament (nylon) line of 0.20–0.25 mm
- Flatfish rigs, weights between 20–80 g, lures or jigs
Fishing for flatfish
If you want to fish for flatfish, harbours and piers are ideal spots. There are often plenty of flatfish in the area—the key is being able to find them. Flatfish rigs and rigs with brightly coloured floating beads tend to work best. With a weight of 20–50 g, you can easily keep in contact with the bottom.
As bait, ragworms or lugworms are commonly used. Simply casting out and waiting may bring you luck, but if you want to improve your chances, it’s better to retrieve your flatfish rig very slowly along the seabed. This way, you cover more water and significantly increase your chances of success.
Which fish are flatfish and when is the best time to catch them?
- Plaice: June – September
- Flounder: June – September
- Dab: July – September
- Turbot: May – June and September – October
- These periods are considered peak season, when your chances of a good catch are highest.
Crab fishing
If you’re a new aspiring angler, there’s nothing more fun than catching crabs from the pier. It’s easy to get started and have success, yet still challenging enough to keep things exciting—even for adults.
All you need is a crab line, which you can buy in most tackle shops. It typically has a clothes peg at the end of the line and a simple reel. For bait, you can use pieces of fish, worms, shrimp, or even a bit of smelly meat from the supermarket.
Lower the line to the seabed, and the crabs will come out from between the rocks. Once they grab on, you’ll need a steady hand to carefully haul them up. Give it a try!
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