Fishing at Campbeltown Harbour
A sheltered Kintyre harbour that fishes well off the walls for mackerel and pollack, with rock marks toward Dunaverty Point for bigger pollock and mullet in the estuary behind the point.
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| Species | Season | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Mackerel | Jun–Sep | Feathers or small spinners worked off the harbour wall on the drop. |
| Pollack (Pollock) | Apr–Nov | Lures or float-fished sandeel/mackerel strip around the rock marks, best on the turning tide. |
| Coalfish (Saithe) | All year, best autumn | Small feathers or soft plastics fished deep off the wall. |
| Wrasse | May–Oct | Crab or worm baits fished hard on the bottom close to the rock marks. |
Tactics
Fish the harbour walls for mackerel and coalfish on a rising tide, then head out toward Dunaverty Point (Southend) for pollock when the tide turns — the estuary behind the point holds mullet when the tide's in. Light lure gear covers most of what's here; keep terminal tackle simple as there's snagging ground near the rocks.
Best tide: Rising to high water · Best time: Summer evenings
Dogs
No verified source. Check current signage and the relevant authority.
Access & parking
Roadside parking right by the harbour/marina front, no restrictions noted. Sat-nav: PA28 6EG.Get directions → Family rating: ★★☆ — Judgement call — solid harbour walls and easy parking, but no barriers, so keep small children back from the edge.
FAQs
Do you need a licence to fish at Campbeltown Harbour?
No — Scotland has no rod licence requirement for sea fishing from shore, only conservation rules (bass bag/size limits) apply.
Is Campbeltown Harbour dog friendly?
Yes, no beach ban applies — keep dogs under control per the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010.
What can you catch at Campbeltown Harbour?
Mackerel and coalfish off the walls in summer, with pollock, wrasse and bass reported from the rock marks toward Dunaverty Point.
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.