Point West
Isle of ManPoint West is the name for the stretch of beach on the western side of the Point of Ayre, running south from the Point toward the boundry gate to the MNCT reserve over a mile away. It is approached by a rough track which goes around the back of the lighthouse. The track is sandy in places, and it is easy for cars to become stranded - you have been warned.
There is a large offroad parking area, which is popular with the many motorhomes on the Island. The aroma of burgers cooking on a nearby campfire can be very distracting while trying to fish !!!
The beach is made up of steeply shelving shingle, giving way to sand only a short cast away. The lateral tide run along this stretch of beach is awsome. It is only fishable in any degree of comfort for about 2 hours either side of high water. Outside of this window it is impossible to anchor a bait to the seabed.
There are a great number and variety of seabirds attracted to the area, and frequently while fishing you will be able to enjoy watching flocks of gannets and terns diving into shoals of sandeels and baitfish.
- Fish
- dogfish, coalfish, mackerel, dabs, flounder, gurnards, whiting, codling, bass, tope
