Crow Point Fishing

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Crow Point Fishing Map

Crow Point is a shifting sand spit at the mouth of the Taw–Torridge estuary near Braunton. It offers broad sandy flats cut by deep, fast-flowing channels and gullies that move with the tides. Expect strong currents on the flood and ebb, with productive seams along the channel edges. Best fishing is often two hours either side of low water (to locate channels) and through the flooding tide into dusk. Summer brings bass, thin‑lipped mullet and occasional smoothhound; autumn into winter is good for flounder, sole and dabs, with whiting after dark. Access is via the toll road to the Crow Point car park, followed by a 15–25 minute walk over sand. This is an exposed, wild venue: check tide times carefully to avoid being cut off by flooding channels, beware soft sand and fast currents, and carry minimal kit. Worm and crab baits score well; lures take bass in clearer water.

Ratings

⭐ 6.7/10 Overall
Catch Potential 7/10
Species Variety 7/10
Scenery & Comfort 9/10
Safety 4/10
Accessibility 6/10

Fish You Can Catch at Crow Point

🐟 Bass 9/10
🎯 Tip: Work the surf and estuary channel edges; lures or peeler/razor on a flooding tide. Best May–Oct, especially after a blow at dawn/dusk.
🐟 Mullet (Thick-lipped) 8/10
🎯 Tip: Estuary side; bread flake or mashed-bread feeder. Target neap tides and clear water; summer–autumn. Stalk visible fish on the flood.
🐟 Starry Smoothhound 7/10
🎯 Tip: Crab baits (peeler/hardback) on clean sand near the run; evenings on mid–late flood, May–Sep.
🐟 Flounder 6/10
🎯 Tip: Small rag/lug or crab on flowing trace. Fish inner estuary gutters on the ebb and first of flood; autumn–winter.
🐟 Lesser Spotted Dogfish 6/10
🎯 Tip: Night sessions on sand with mackerel/sandeel. Any state, more takes on the flood; year-round, best spring–autumn.
🐟 Golden-grey Mullet 6/10
🎯 Tip: Surf edges/back of waves; small rag or isome on size 8–10 hooks. Warm, calm evenings on the flood Jun–Sep.
🐟 Gilthead Bream 6/10
🎯 Tip: Crab or shellfish baits over firm sand by channel seams; Jun–Sep. Best on neap floods with steady tide run.
🐟 Whiting 5/10
🎯 Tip: Small mackerel/sandeel strips at range after dark; mid–late flood. Peak Nov–Jan on settled nights.
🐟 Dover Sole 5/10
🎯 Tip: After dark on neap tides; small rag/lug or crab on long snoods over clean sand. Jun–Oct; cast short along the margin.
🐟 Small-eyed Ray 5/10
🎯 Tip: Sandeel/bluey on clipped rigs from the surf side; last of the ebb into first half of flood; late spring–autumn in settled seas.
🐟 Mackerel 4/10
🎯 Tip: Feathers or small metals from the surf side at first light/high water in calm summer seas; shoals are hit-and-miss here.

Crow Point Fishing

Summary

Crow Point is the sandy spit at the south side of the Taw/Torridge estuary mouth, opposite Instow and Appledore in North Devon. It’s a classic, ever-shifting estuary-surf mark where strong tides carve gutters and bars that draw in bass, flounder, and mullet. Anglers come for mobile, water-reading sessions that can be superb when tide and wind align.

Location and Access

Crow Point sits beyond Braunton at the seaward edge of Braunton Burrows. Access is straightforward but involves a private toll road and a short walk over soft sand. Check local signage for gate times and any estate notices.

Seasons

This is a dynamic estuary-surf interface; species shift with season, clarity and tide. Bass headline the venue, with flounder and mullet reliable options and a few summer surprises.

Methods

Mobile, water-reading tactics shine. Work the flood up the gutters for bass and mullet; settle on the slacks and creek mouths for flounder. Grip leads help when the tide rips.

Tides and Conditions

This is big-tide country. The Bristol Channel range and the estuary’s twin-river flow create fast water, shifting sand and short feeding windows—get the state and direction right.

Safety

Treat Crow Point with full respect. Channels shift, the tide races, and people are regularly cut off—plan exits before you start and wear a lifejacket if wading.

Facilities

Facilities are minimal at the mark; plan to be self‑sufficient and leave no trace. Nearby villages cover the essentials.

Tips

Think like a hunter: read water, move often, and time your sessions around the push. Small adjustments make big differences here.

Regulations

Rules here are a mix of national sea fisheries measures and local SSSI/access conditions. They change—always check before you go.