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Shanny Fishing in Devon
Devon has 4 shore marks rated for shanny. They're ranked below by how strongly shanny 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: Apr–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.
Tide Fish the low
Time of day Daylight sessions fish best
Best shanny marks in Devon
Ranked by how strongly shanny show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.
Maer Rocks
Hotspot for shanny
Tiny baits under a split-shot or LRF micro lures in shallow holes and weedy ledges at low water; very common year-round.
Rockham Bay
Reliable for shanny
LRF with tiny baits in holes and under ledges around mid tide; easy summer mini-species. Barbless small hooks help release.
Hooken Cliffs
Reliable for shanny
Micro gear; tiny hooks with rag/fish bits dropped into cracks and pools around the boulders at mid tide in calm seas.
Coryton Cove
Worth a try for shanny
Micro baits under rock ledges and in pools; size 16–20 hooks; best around low water on calm days; quick unhook and release.
Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.
Tactics for shanny
Top baits, best first
- Harbour Rag (Maddies)
- Mussel
- Limpet
- Soft Crab
Rigs that work, best first
- Split Shot Rig
- Dropshot
- Float Paternoster
Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Shanny species guide.