Kaats Strand and the Ardcavan shoreline on the northern side of the harbour are famous match fishing venues for flounder. The broken bank above the heritage centre bridge is a reliable mark for bass on incoming tides. The new quay on the south side of the bridge, behind the Talbot Hotel car park, is a popular access point. School bass congregate near the breakwater and road bridge during summer. The deeper main channel is a key area for targeting bass with lures. Outside the harbour, nearby boat fishing hotspots include the tide races at Splaugh Reef below Rosslare ferry port and around the Saltee Islands off Kilmore Quay.