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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.
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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.
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