Portsmouth, as the UK’s only island city, attracts thousands of visitors every year who come to to enjoy its waters. Fishing is therefore a popular passtime in the city, and we’ve put together a list of some of the best spots to cast off in the Portsmouth area.
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Here are seven fishing spots in and around Portsmouth.
5. Port Solent
Another popular spot is Port Solent, where you can catch plaice, as well as enjoy shops, bars and restaurants on the waterfront. Photo: -
6. Victoria Pier
Victoria Pier, near the Round Tower in Old Portsmouth, is another popular spot boasting views of Portsmouth Harbour. Photo: -
7. Langstone Harbour
Fishing is popular in Langstone Harbour, with a few commercial vessels wroking its waters. According to the Langstone Harbour website, it is a designated bass nursery, with bass fishing restrictions in place between 30th April and 1st November. Photo: Andrew Taw
8. Lakeside North Harbour - Cosham
The waters of Lakeside, North Harbour in Cosham are frequented by members of Portsmouth and District Angling society, known for Mirror and Common carp, crucian, bream, roach, rudd, chub and perch. The full details of rules and regulations for fishing the lake are available at https://portsmouthdas.club/lakeside/. Photo: -