Bridlington
is one of the Yorkshire coasts most popular holiday venues.
The focal point of this town is without doubt its harbour
complex, in particular its north and south piers. Plans are
in the pipeline for this entire complex to be redeveloped,
including a rumored 1 mile long harbour wall stretching out
into the north sea.
For many years Bridlington has been renowned
for its boat fishing, but in recent years falling catches
of cod and ling, and the old-school attitude towards fish
conservation of a number of its skippers, have resulted in
a dented reputation. Things aren't all bad though with catches
of bass, tope and shark reported the opportunity is there
for it to reinvent itself as a top sport fishing port.
The piers are very popular with anglers
due to there easy access to deeper water and generally snag
free bottom. Catches from them are seldom groundbreaking,
but good bags of whiting and flatties can quite easily be
caught. The whiting are often of a very good stamp as well
during the winter. In the past few years a number of good
bass up to double figures have been caught but they are very
rare indeed at this size.
Many anglers try to get as far along the
pier as possible in the belief that catches will be better
in the deeper water. This isn't always the case. Fish will
often go to where there is a regular supply of food. A low
water recce can give clues as to where fish are likely to
be found. Below is a photo showing crab claws etc from the
processing factory, mussels and razorfish all which have been
washed into one area.
The south pier may be fished all year round,
although it does get very busy during summer. .
PLEASE TAKE ALL OF YOUR RUBBISH HOME WITH
YOU. LITTERING RUNS THE RISK OF THE COUNCIL CLOSING THE PIERS
TO ANGLERS (WHICH HAS HAPPENED ELSEWHERE). IT ALSO CREATES
BAD PUBLICITY FOR THE SPORT. PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE WITH YOUR
RUBBISH.
Caution:
Bridlington
harbour is a working harbour and anglers should be aware of
the associated dangers, such as vehicles traveling to and
from the processing plant ant the end of the south pier. Weaver
fish are also caught from the harbour. These are poisonous
and will result in a nasty sting which, in severe cases, can
cause death. Ensure that you know how to recognise a weaver
fish.
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