UK south coast Fishing Guide
9 species in our database list UK south coast among their fisheries. Use the species list below to plan what to target, then open any profile for identification features, bait, and season.
How to use this page: pick a species, check its habitat and seasonal notes, and match your gear to the environment. Local regulations always apply — verify current rules with the responsible agency before fishing.
Saltwater species
- Bull Ray
- Chilean Devil Ray
- Common Stingray
- Common Thresher
- Eagle Ray (Spotted)
- Gray Angelfish
- Gray Triggerfish
- Pelagic Stingray
- Shagreen Ray
Licences & regulations — England
- No licence for sea fishing; national bass limits and local IFCA bylaws apply.
- Freshwater beats and canals require an EA rod licence.
Official sources: gov.uk/fishing-licences