Fishing at Bognor Regis Pier

PierWest Sussex🐾 Dog rule not verified★☆☆ family

A privately-owned pier that still permits angling, with the pier end giving access to deeper water and a broader species list than the surrounding sandy beach and groynes.

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What you can catch → Full fish guide

Species	Season	Method
Bass	Apr-Nov	Lures worked around the pier legs, or livebait at the end
Undulate Ray	May-Oct	Fish bait cast beyond the pier structure
Smooth-Hound	Jun-Sep	Peeler crab fished hard on the bottom
Conger Eel	Jun-Oct	Large fish baits after dark, up to 30lb taken here
Flounder Plaice	Year-round	Small-hook rigs with worm bait

Tactics

Fish the pier end two hours either side of high water for the best of the deep-water species - rays, hounds and conger on stronger tackle. The rocky groynes to the east towards Aldwick are worth a session with lures for bass. Big baits fished hard on the bottom after dark account for most of the better conger and ray catches here.

Best tide: 2 hours either side of high water · Best time: Evening and night, especially summer

Dogs

No site-specific dog rule was verified. Check current signage and the relevant authority before visiting.

No verified source. Check current signage and the relevant authority.

Access & parking

Pier is on the seafront with several nearby pay-and-display car parks in the town centre. Sat-nav: PO21 1BL.Get directions → Family rating: ★☆☆ — Pier fishing needs supervision around the structure and rod fees may apply, but it's an easy, level walk out and a good variety of fish keeps kids interested.

FAQs

Can you fish off Bognor Regis Pier?

Yes, the privately-owned pier permits angling; the pier end is the most productive section, best two hours either side of high tide.

Is Bognor Regis beach dog friendly?

There's a seasonal exclusion (1 May-30 Sep) on part of the beach near the sailing club under Arun District Council's PSPO; other stretches are unaffected.

Nearby marks

Littlehampton West Beach & East Bank · Selsey Bill · Hayling Island Seafront (South Beach/Eastoke)

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.