Shanklin

Fishing can be difficult during the day because of bathers,fish the rocky areas in front of the esplanade on the site of the old pier or off the concrete platform in front of the car park.
Fishing is generally best in the rocky areas from low tide up, when you can expect to catch some good wrasse and bass on large crab baits.This is also a good spot to try for autumn cod.
The rock ledges to the right of the esplanade can also fish well for plaice,pollack,mullet and garfish,and the occasional ray or conger at night,but beware of being cut off by the rising tide.
To the south of Shanklin lies Luccombe,a secluded bay which offers a good variety of fishing.Try the sandy area by the chine for bass and plaice,or the rocks to the right,towards bonchurch for bass,wrasse and conger.
Beware of being cut off by the tide.