North Beach offers classic east coast shore fishing along a stretch running from Bray Head to Wicklow Harbour. This is primarily a surf and bottom fishing venue known for its accessibility and variety of species throughout the year. The beach itself is rocky, particularly at the northern end, and becomes weedy in places. Towards the harbour, erosion has left rubble and debris from an old railway embankment and harbour wall, which can lead to tackle losses but also provides structure that attracts fish. The beach generally fishes best with some surf action, often improved by easterly winds, and is particularly productive during evening tides and at night.