If you’re heading to New Milton, then it is highly likely that you have a fishing trip planned as an addition to walking, cycling and enjoying the great outdoors. Those that visit this amazing part of the world thoroughly enjoy its fishing opportunities. The most commonly caught fish in New Milton are sole, brill, cod and the weever fish. Here you can learn all about popular fishing techniques including trolling, find out some top tips on material to catch bass with and even catch seafood by hand.
A great day out for all, fishing is extremely popular among visitors and the locals as there are ample fishing spots around New Milton including lakes, rivers and the sea.
Top tip: On arrival head for the tackle shop in New Milton where you’ll get all the lowdown on what is being caught and where!
If it’s lake fishing you’re interested in then head for Orchard Lakes, near New Milton. Here you’ll have access to 56 acres of farmland and five different lakes to fish on and even fishing lessons. An ideal spot to rest your rod and spend the day is one of the smaller lakes, Jake’s Pond which is great for beginners.
There are several well known beach fishing spots near New Milton too. These include:
Highcliffe Beach
In the summer you’ll find Bass, pouting, rays, dogfish, smoothhound, soles, eels and mackerel and in winter Codling, whiting, rockling and pouting.
A fairly shallow beach, this area is well known for its beautiful castle and a fantastic fishing spot.
Barton On Sea
Located to the south of New Milton, Barton On Sea boasts Bass, sole, rays, mackerel, pouting, plaice and dogfish in the summer and during the winter months Codling, whiting, pouting and rockling. Renowned for an incredible restaurant on its pebble beach it is another fishing hotspot featuring a variety of fish in the area.
Avon Beach
This fishing location really benefits from the tidal flow from the Harbour, famous for its great views towards the Isle of Wight. A spot to consider mainly in the summer months you’ll find Bass, sole, pouting, flounder, eels, mackerel and dogfish.
Hordle beach
Another popular choice all year round fishing is Hordle Beach, although as a really sought-after beach in the summer months daytime fishing is to be avoided as crowds do gather. Summer species include Bass, rays, mackerel, sole, dogfish, plaice and smoothhounds and in the winter look out for Whiting, flounders, codling and rockling.
Situated in the South West of Hampshire, New Milton is a market town which is an ideal spot for a fishing break in the New Forest and if you’re looking to spend a few days here then consider resting your head and filling your belly with us at the New Forest Collection. Most of our accommodation is within a handy 15-minute drive from New Milton.
We’re home to four stunning hotels to make your fishing break the ultimate experience to remember for years to come – not to mention our bars and restaurants tailored around seasonal locally sourced ingredients being the best to celebrate a big catch!
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