Fishing at Ness Point, Lowestoft

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The UK's most easterly point — a sea wall mark right on The Denes where codling, bass and the odd eel come to anglers fishing alongside the crabbers and dog walkers on the path out to the wind turbine.

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What you can catch → Full fish guide

Species	Season	Method
Codling (Juvenile Cod)	Autumn–winter	Bait fished off the sea wall
Bass	Summer	Lure or bait close to the wall
European Eel	Summer–autumn	Worm bait after dark

Tactics

Fish straight off the sea wall at the point itself — it's a simple, accessible mark with no wading required. Low tide also turns up crabs, prawns and shrimp for those drop-netting rather than rod fishing.

Best tide: Low water for drop-netting; any state for rod fishing off the wall · Best time: Autumn/winter for codling; summer evenings for bass

Dogs

No seasonal dog restriction found for Ness Point/The Denes — it's a well-used dog-walking route alongside the coastal path; check local signage as council policy can change. (the archived PSPO directory never names Ness Point or The Denes; same absence-based inference problem as Caister)

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

Access & parking

Free car park signposted off Whaplode Road at the roundabout, a short walk to the point along the sea wall. Family rating: ☆☆☆ — Flat, paved sea wall access with wheelchair/pedestrian-friendly paths makes this an easy, low-effort family mark.

FAQs

What can you catch at Ness Point?

Codling, sea bass and eel are the most commonly reported catches off the sea wall.

Is Ness Point the most easterly point in the UK?

Yes, it holds that title and is marked with a compass point monument on The Denes in Lowestoft.

Can you take dogs to Ness Point?

There's no known seasonal ban — it's a popular dog-walking route — but always check current signage locally.

Nearby marks

Lowestoft South Beach · Great Yarmouth · Southwold Pier

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.