Fishing at Felixstowe (Landguard)

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Shingle-to-sand beach where the Suffolk coast meets Harwich Harbour, overlooked by the container port — renowned for bass and sole, with winter cod and whiting further along the front.

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What you can catch

Species	Season	Method
Bass	May–Sep	Bottom-fished bait or lures/spinners worked around Landguard Point
Sole	Jun–Sep	Small size 4–6 hooks fished after dark
Cod	Nov–Feb	Ragworm — the standout local bait — fished into darkness
Whiting	Nov–Feb	Rag or lug cast at range

Tactics

Landguard Beach is shingle giving way to clean sand and is the standout local mark for bass and sole; Landguard Point itself can produce decent bass to bottom-fished bait or lures/spinners. Ragworm is the going bait for almost everything here, and dusk into full darkness is when it fishes best — especially through summer when day-trippers otherwise crowd the front.

Best tide: Any state, though a bit of push helps · Best time: Dusk and after dark, especially in summer

Dogs

East Suffolk Council bans dogs from Felixstowe's main beach — between the Spa Pavilion and Bury Road — from 1 May to 30 September. Dogs are welcome on the beach either side of that stretch all year round, which includes the Landguard end favoured by anglers.

Access & parking

Park at the Landguard Fort car park. Sat-nav: IP11 2TS.Get directions → Family rating: ★★☆ — Landguard's shingle and the container-port view make it more atmospheric than pretty, with a nature reserve and fort nearby to explore between casts.

FAQs

Can you fish Landguard Point?

Yes — it's a popular bass mark worked with bottom-fished bait or lures, best around dusk and into darkness.

Is Felixstowe beach dog friendly?

The main central beach (Spa Pavilion to Bury Road) bans dogs 1 May–30 September; the Landguard end is unaffected and open to dogs year-round.

What's the best bait at Felixstowe?

Ragworm is the standout all-rounder; squid and lugworm both take fish too.

Nearby marks

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Last updated 8 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.