Fishing at Amble Harbour

HarbourNorthumberland🐾 Dog-friendly all year★★☆ family

A recently refurbished Northumberland harbour pier, with the rocky skeers south of the harbour a local Mecca for cod anglers.

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What you can catch → Full fish guide

Species	Season	Method
Cod (Atlantic Cod)	Oct–Feb	Peeler crab or ragworm fished hard on the bottom, especially in rough seas
Pollack (Pollock)	Apr–Sep	Lures or float-fished bait around the harbour structure
Mackerel	Jun–Sep	Feathers, best June through September
Flounder	May–Sep	Ragworm and mackerel bait fished close to the pier

Tactics

The pier itself is a versatile, comfortable mark after its refurbishment — seating every few yards and safe railings — with flounder and coalfish the main summer targets on ragworm and mackerel bait. For serious cod, head to the rocky skeers south of the harbour, which produce excellent bags through the colder months, especially in rough weather. Peeler crab is the top bait overall, with lugworm and ragworm close behind.

Best tide: Any, with some sea running for the cod · Best time: Winter on the skeers for cod; June–September on the pier for mackerel

Dogs

No specific seasonal byelaw was confirmed for Amble Harbour or its pier itself — Northumberland's documented seasonal dog bans apply to the swimming beaches at Newbiggin and Blyth (1 May–30 September), not to Amble's working harbour. Amble's separate swimming beach, Little Shore, does have a seasonal dog restriction — check signage if visiting that specific beach rather than the harbour. (the "yes" conclusion is inferred purely from Amble Harbour's absence from a list of two other named bans, not from any affirmative statement about Amble itself)

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Access & parking

Harbour Road car park. Sat-nav: NE65 0AP.Get directions → Family rating: ★★☆ — The refurbished pier is comfortable and safe with good railings and seating; the rocky skeers to the south are better suited to more experienced anglers.

FAQs

Is Amble Harbour dog friendly?

No specific seasonal ban was found for the harbour/pier itself, though the separate Little Shore swimming beach nearby does have restrictions — check local signage.

What's the best time to fish Amble Harbour?

Winter for cod on the rocky skeers south of the harbour; June to September for mackerel and flounder off the pier.

Best bait for Amble?

Peeler crab is the top all-rounder, with lugworm and ragworm close behind, especially for cod in rough seas.

Nearby marks

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Last updated 16 July 2026 — sources & disclaimer

Compiled from angling guides, forums and the relevant council's dog byelaws, cross-checked where possible.

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.