Fishing at Point Clear, St Osyth
Point Clear sits at the mouth of the Colne Estuary, a sand-and-pebble beach exposed at low tide with links along the shoreline to the Colne Estuary's better-known marks toward Brightlingsea and East Mersea.
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| Species | Season | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | Summer | Lure or bait fished around the estuary mouth on the making tide |
| Flounder | Autumn | Bait fished at low water over sand/mud |
| Grey Mullet | Summer | Float-fished bread in the estuary shallows |
| European Eel | Summer–autumn | Worm bait after dark |
Tactics
At low tide there's a good amount of sand-and-pebble beach to work; fish the estuary mouth on the flood for bass, or try float tactics for mullet in the calmer shallows. The wider Colne Estuary stretch (toward Brightlingsea's groynes and Bateman's Tower) is worth the walk if Point Clear itself is quiet.
Best tide: Flood tide · Best time: Summer evenings
Dogs
Official source: View the rule at source →
Access & parking
Park in one of the beach car parks or roadside lay-bys along Point Clear Road if you arrive early. Family rating: ★☆☆ — Quiet estuary-mouth beach with room to explore at low tide, though facilities are limited compared to the bigger resort beaches nearby.
FAQs
Is Point Clear good for bass fishing?
Yes, the estuary mouth on the flood tide is the main draw for bass here, alongside flounder and mullet.
Are dogs allowed at Point Clear beach?
Yes, dogs are allowed all year round with no seasonal ban reported.
How do you get to Point Clear?
It's reached via Point Clear Road from St Osyth; park in the beach car parks or in lay-bys if arriving early in the day.
Nearby marks
Brightlingsea (Bateman's Tower) · West Mersea · Clacton 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.