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Long-spined Sea Scorpion Fishing in Devon
Devon has 10 shore marks rated for long-spined sea scorpion. They're ranked below by how strongly long-spined sea scorpion show at each spot, with today's live conditions beside every mark — so you can pick a spot that's worth fishing right now, not just on paper.
When to go
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Best months: Jan–Dec · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.
Tide Fish the flood
Time of day Daylight sessions fish best
Best long-spined sea scorpion marks in Devon
Ranked by how strongly long-spined sea scorpion show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Maer Rocks
Reliable for long-spined sea scorpion
Small strips of fish or prawn tight to the bottom in rocky holes; slow retrieve LRF works; fish mid to high tide; year-round.
Wembury Point
Reliable for long-spined sea scorpion
Small baits tight to rock features; short casts with light gear; fish low water in gullies then follow tide up.
Hartland Quay
Reliable for long-spined sea scorpion
Tiny hooks and small worm/prawn pieces lowered into rock holes at low water and early flood. Keep baits static in pockets and expect quick takes.
Baggy Point
Worth a try for long-spined sea scorpion
Micro gear; tiny worm/prawn dropped into rock holes and kelp fringes at low water; year-round resident.
Bolt Tail
Worth a try for long-spined sea scorpion
Micro soft plastics or small worm/prawn baits slowly in among stones and kelp fringes; best on slack or start of the flood. Sensitive tip helps.
Otter Ledge
Worth a try for long-spined sea scorpion
Tiny rag bits or micro metals tight to boulders around low water. Static baits work; year-round.
Churston Cove
Worth a try for long-spined sea scorpion
Tiny hooks and worm or prawn baits lowered into rock gullies. Keep line short to avoid snags. Best around high water.
Woody Bay
Worth a try for long-spined sea scorpion
LRF around rockpools and kelp fringes; small worm/prawn baits on size 12–14 hooks. Best on a making tide.
Peppercombe
Worth a try for long-spined sea scorpion
LRF: tiny hooks and fish bits lowered into rockpools/gullies; handle carefully and release.
Ayrmer Cove
Worth a try for long-spined sea scorpion
LRF with small worm/isome around boulders and rockpools on the flood; handle and release carefully.
Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.
Tactics for long-spined sea scorpion
Top baits, best first
- Ragworm
- Mussel
- Limpet
- Prawn / Shrimp
Rigs that work, best first
- Split Shot Rig
- Dropshot
- Two-Hook Flapper
Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Long-spined Sea Scorpion species guide.