Alum Bay

Alum Bay lies at the western extremity of the Island and is famous for its coloured sands and views of the needles rocks.The beach is of steep shingle,with a rocky headland known as Hatherwood point at the eastern end and the chalk stacks of the needles at the western end.
Daytime fishing at either end of the bay,amongst the rocks and kelp will produce wrasse,use a simple one hook rig and a lead lift as tackle losses can be heavy.The central part of the bay is less rocky,try here for plaice,sole,dogfish,whiting and the occasional ray or cod.Good Bass can turn up anywhere in the bay.Large fish baits of cuttle or mackerel produce the best bass but numerous schoolies can be caught using ragworm, or by plugging.Autumn,after dark is the best time to try for a large conger or cod.Use a fresh pouting or squid bait and fish a rising tide.