Fishing at Lossiemouth East Beach

BeachMoray🐾 Dog-friendly all year★★★ family

Long sandy beach at the mouth of the River Lossie giving access to Moray Firth cod, flounder and summer bass, with mackerel feathering well off the point when shoals are in.

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What you can catch → Full fish guide

Species	Season	Method
Cod (Atlantic Cod)	Oct–Feb	Bait (worm cocktail) cast beyond the surf line on a rising tide
Flounder	Sep–Mar	Small baited rigs fished close to the river mouth
Bass	May–Sep	Lures or bait fished around the river channel and gullies at dusk
Mackerel	Jun–Sep	Feathers from the point when shoals show

Tactics

Fish either side of high water near the river mouth channel for flounder and bass; the open beach takes cod on standard beach gear through autumn and winter, especially after a blow has stirred the sand up.

Best tide: High water · Best time: Autumn/winter for cod, summer evenings for bass

Dogs

Lossiemouth's beaches are generally reported dog friendly; no confirmed seasonal byelaw was found specifically for East Beach, but check local signage as nearby Moray beaches can vary.

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

Access & parking

East Beach Car Park is signposted off the town and sits right at the beach. Sat-nav: IV31 6JJ.Get directions → Family rating: ★★★ — Wide, flat sandy beach with easy car park access — one of the easier family beach-fishing spots on this list, a judgement call.

FAQs

Is Lossiemouth East Beach dog friendly?

Generally yes — no confirmed seasonal restriction was found for East Beach, though it's worth checking local signs as some Moray beaches do vary.

What fish can you catch at Lossiemouth?

Cod and flounder through autumn and winter, with bass and mackerel showing well in summer around the river mouth.

Is there parking at Lossiemouth East Beach?

Yes, there's a dedicated car park (IV31 6JJ) right at the beach.

Nearby marks

Findhorn Beach

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.