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Portland Harbour viewed from above the old shooting
range. HMS Hood was scuttled in the nearest opening in
the harbour wall to block enemy submarines from
entering. The wreck is now an excellent fishing
location.
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Portland Harbour showing the breakwater
and Balaclava Bay.
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Map of the harbour. |
The breakwater around Portland Harbour is usually out of bounds
to fishing unless you work in the port. I have fished it many
times and there is excellent sport to be had. The clean ground
inside the harbour produces all usual harbour species. In the
summer there is excellent Bass and Mackerel fishing. The rough
ground on the outside of the harbour wall is very difficult to
fish due to its construction of huge boulders. there are huge
Wrasse, Pollack and Bass on spinning and float gear. Be careful
and use strong tackle as once a Wrasse grabs the bait and heads
back for the rocks there is little chance of pulling it free. I
have lost several good fish to the rocks. |
