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Suggitts Lane

A Guide To Sea Fishing Suggitts lane
  • Accessible year-round with good warm-season and cold-season fishing options.
  • Offers a diverse variety of species depending on the season.

  • Requires some strategy—knowing tides and gear requirements helps maximize success.

  • The rear access route is currently subject to a dispute with APB and is occasionally blocked. This may impact access, so always check the latest before heading out.

Location Highlights & Access Routes

General Information

    This particular venue is referred to as “The North Wall”, “Grimsby Wall” “Fuller Street” “Suggitts Lane” & Grimsby Seafood Village. It sits between the boundary of Grimsby & Cleethorpes. Access is via Suggitts Ln off Cleethorpe Road, with residential parking available on Suggitts Lane itself. Once parked, you head over a pedestrian foot bridge crossing a railway line at the top of Suggitts Lane, then proceed to the sea bank wall. The best window is around two hours either side of high water, when slack tides hold fish close to the wall. 

    Access

    DN35 7JG

    Access to the portion of the wall behind The Grimsby Seafood Village can be hit & miss. According to ABP – There is no public right of way on the land, but previously access had been allowed as “goodwill gesture”, ABP said. However, the port operator first blocked the route in 2020, citing “antisocial behaviour from a minority of people”.

     

    ETA 28 Minutes
    From Shop To Mark

    Common Catches

    Cod, Whiting, Haddock, Flounder, Dab, Bass, Silver Eel, Rays

    Cod

    Optimal Times to Target Cod
    • Peak Seasons – October to March
    • Rigs – Pulley Pennel 
    • Tide – On The Ebb
    • Bait – Squid, Yellow Tails, Black Lug, Blow Lug, Rag Worm, Crab Cart, Peeler Crab, Mussel & Razorfish.

    Flounder

    When Flounder Are Biting

    Sole

    Targeting Sole
    • Peak Seasons – April To November
    • Rigs – Pulley Pennel & 2 Hook Flapper.
    • Tide – Throughout The Tide
    • Bait – Yellow Tails, Black Lug, Blow Lug & Rag Worm.

    Plaice

    Probing For Plaince

    Haddock

    Hunting For Haddock
    • Peak Seasons – October to March
    • Rigs – Pulley Pennel & 2 Hook Flapper.
    • Tide – On The Ebb
    • Bait – Squid, Blow Lug & Rag Worm.

    Bass

    Tactics for Humber Bass

    Whiting

    When Whiting Are Biting
    • Peak Seasons – October to March
    • Rigs – 2 Hook Flapper.
    • Tide – On The Flood
    • Bait – Squid, Blow Lug & Rag Worm.

    Eel

    Targeting Thornback Rays

    Get Your Fresh Bait Here

    Your Source for Fresh Bait

    FAQ's

    Frequently Asked Questions

    This is a very popular spot for anglers who struggle with mobility and don’t drive.  The newly developed Suggitts Ln Railway bridge allows disabled access. 

    Not on the main wall—most of the bank dries out at low tide.

    General rule of thumb, for bigger tides head for the lower numbered bays. On smaller tides head for the higher numbered bays. 

    Fish can be found anywhere from 10–20 yards out to beyond 100 yards; the trick is to vary your casting distance until you locate a good tide run.

    Leave No Trace

    Take Your Rubbish Home.

    Please remember that every piece of litter you leave behind—from empty bait wrappers to broken line and snack wrappers—diminishes the beauty and health of our fishing spots. When you take away your rubbish, you’re not only protecting the fragile estuary ecosystem and its wildlife, but you’re also ensuring that fellow anglers can enjoy a clean, welcoming environment on your next visit. Leaving no trace means fish habitats stay unpolluted, and birds and marine creatures aren’t put at risk by discarded plastics or nylon.