just to the left of marsden are all these marks .if you are fishing marsden beach plenty parking loads of steps.souterpoint parking big lift. sure some onee will give you more info.try this from
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The Leas are a large area of cliff top grassland, with cliffs, bays, great views and of most interest to the sea angler, at times some great fishing. The spectacular coastline stretches from Trow point in the North to Lizard point, two and a half miles to the South. The National trust holds and looks after The Leas, conserving it's beauty and wildlife for everyone's enjoyment, free and open access is provided to all.
When fishing this area caution is advised, the cliffs can be dangerous for the unwary angler, the edge can be unstable, large sea swells and the fairly remote location make the area especially dangerous. First time anglers are advised to take a daylight reccy and gain some local knowledge before attempting to fish these marks.
Incidents of anglers getting into trouble are rare these days but deaths have occurred in the past. Take precautions, tell people where you are going fishing and what time you are due back, also be aware of tide times and your surroundings. The Coastguard have set up an excellent system for dealing with incidents which could save lives and is well worth reading below.
Coastal Emergency Marking System
In the event of an incident, please note the number found on the nearest numbered red sign and refer to it when reporting the incident.
Here are some of the well known fishing spots along this stretch of coastline. Unless stated the best times to fish are normally from middle tide over high water and back down to middle tide again when some sea is running during darkness in the Winter. The marks are rarely fished during Summer but I'm sure given the right conditions the odd Codling, Plaice and Bass can be caught along with the normally plentiful Coalfish.
Click the link for an aerial view of this stretch of coast. Frenchmans bay is in the middle, parking for all these marks can be found either on the coast road or at carparks at both ends of the cliffs.
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Trow point
To the right of the gun on the cliff top is the fishing spot, it's a bit of a scramble down a muddy slope and it's also a bit of an awkward spot to fish with large rocks in the way of your retrieve but it can be worth it with Cod, Bass and flatfish on the menu. A cast onto Graham sands the small bay to the South is a good option here.
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Target rock
You can either fish directly in front of the rock at low tide after a short scramble over the boulders or alternatively you will find a flat rock just to the North of Target rock which makes an excellent fishing platform but beware when it's a little rough this rock is swept over by waves. It's not advisable to fish from the top of Target rock due to the dangerous condition of the rock itself, a collapse could occur at anytime!
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Frenchmans point
My favourite mark along this stretch of coast, it fishes best during darkness when a big ground swell is running combined with a big tide, the ebb can be the most productive time here. Cast towards the end of South Shields pier.
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The Shelf
A fairly snaggy spot found right next to Frenchmans point which is good in the same type of conditions described above.
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Johnsons
Situated 100 yards to the South of Frenchmans bay Johnsons is a rock mark with a good depth of water close in. Here it's mixed ground with rock and kelp beds broken up by patches of sand so at times it can be a tackle hungry mark to fish. It can fish well for Cod in the Winter and is best fished after a decent sea when the water is still coloured but be aware that waves do swamp this mark when its rough!
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The Black path
A mark that I have rarely fished to be honest so I don't know a lot about this spot but I believe the ground is quite rough here and it's possibly best fished at low tide but again take care here as it can be slippy and is dangerous with even a little swell running onto the rocks.
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Camels Island
Best fished over low tide on a very small tide when a Northerly sea is running into Marsden bay. A short lob of 40yds towards Marsden rock will put you in a fish holding gully. The first of the flood is a good time here and large Cod into double figures are a real possibility. You can get trapped on the Island for a short time if you outstay your welcome so keep an eye on the channel in the picture that fills around middle tide when it's rough.
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The Three shelves
A little known mark that I have decided to share with you which fishes at high tide during big tides with a Northerly sea running into Marsden bay. Care must be taken here as you are fishing fairly high up, find this mark around 50yds to the West of Camels Island, the point in the middle of the picture.
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A few tips: All your usual baits for Cod work well along this stretch of coast, darkness is normally best with a swell running. A drop net along with sturdy tackle is recommended.
Disclaimer: The author, David Rogers and Britishseaanglers.com cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage, injury or trespass by users or owners of marks detailed within this site. Please take all litter home and act responsibly while fishing.
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