Northumberland On Shore Fishing
The beautiful Northumberland coast provides a wide variety of fishing opportunities.
Rock edges at Bamburgh, Seahouses, Beadnell, Embleton Bay, Craster, Hauxley,
Newbiggin and Cambois can give good sport all year round, mainly for codling.
Typical sizes are between 1 and 3 lbs with the possibility of a catch of over
10 lbs in winter. From the same areas in summer, coalfish, pouting and wrasse
may also be taken.
Take care when fishing from the rocks as an incoming tide can leave you stranded
and rough seas are even more dangerous. As an alternative, the sandy beaches
at Alnmouth, Warkworth, Lynemouth and Cambois can yield plaice, flounders, dabs
and the chance of bass.
Don't attempt to fish from the mud flats of Budle Bay and around Holy Island,
the tide floods at an alarming rate over the mud, often leaving nowhere to go
for safety. Safe fishing from harbour walls is possible at Seahouses, Beadnell,
Craster, Amble and Blyth but boats must always be given priority.
The best baits for shore fishing are fresh and frozen peeler crab, lugworm,
ragworm, whiteworm, mussel, mackerel strip and razorfish and most are available
from local tackle shops.
As in the boat, tackle losses can be heavy, especially from the rocks where
your main line should be between 25 to 30 bs. From the beaches, you may drop
down to about 15 bs but please use a shock leader.
THE WATERWAYS CODE
As more and more people discover their charm and tranquillity, there are increased
risks of conflict anddamage to the environment. So please follow the advice
hereand enjoy your visit to the waterway safely. For more information, contact
the local waterway office direct (their details are in local phone books).
Take care .. Spot the dangers. For example...
Not all towpaths give smooth, easy walking or cycling. If the water appears
frozen, never trust the ice totake your weight.Watch out for concealed mooring
pins or ropesacross the path beside moored boats. The risks are small, but tell
your doctor if you become ill within two weeks of getting canal, river or reservoirwater
into your mouth or an open wound. Be prepared for changes in weather and local
water conditions.Always keep young children under supervision.Swimming is prohibited
- it’s dangerous.Take safety advice.Watch out for warning signs.Children:
don’t go alone. Go with a friend who can help you if you’re in trouble.
Always make sure an adult knows where you aregoing and when you will be back.BE
SAFE- Stay Away From the Edge.Learn what to do in an emergencyDo not dive into
the water.Keep calm - think before you act. Don’t put yourself in danger.Raise
the alarm Get help on the towpath.Phone the emergency services and follow the
advice they give.Talk to the person or animal in the water Urge them to swim
towards the bank. Look after your waterways and consider othersProtect the waterway
environmentKeep noise to a minimum.Don’t damage the vegetation or banks.Take
home everything that you brought with you, and leave the site as you found it.Never
dump rubbish, sewage or oily bilge water intothe water or onto the bank.Clean
up after your dog and keep it under control.Don’t light fires.Things can
go wrong on canals. If you see somethingdangerous such as serious damage to
structures or water escaping, call the British Waterways emergency helpline
0800 47 999 47. For other emergencies call 999.
Report pollution, fly tipping or fish in distress to the Environment Agency
on 0800 80 70 60.
Report birds or animals in distress to the RSPCA on0990 55 59 99 (24 hrs) or
the Scottish SPCA on 0131 33 90 111.
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