Long Quarry Point Fishing

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Long Quarry Point Fishing Map

Long Quarry Point is a prominent limestone rock mark on the east side of Torquay, overlooking Babbacombe Bay. It offers deep water close in with ledges, kelp-filled gullies, and clear water on calmer days. Access is via steep paths and scrambles from the Anstey’s Cove area, so travel light and wear good footwear; a lifejacket is advisable. Best fished on a flooding tide, at dawn/dusk or after dark. Summer and early autumn bring prolific lure and float fishing for pelagic species and wrasse; winter and nights suit bottom fishing for pouting and conger. Beware swell rebound on easterly/northeasterly winds, slippery weeded ledges, and loose rock from the old quarry faces.

Ratings

⭐ 6.5/10 Overall
Catch Potential 7/10
Species Variety 8/10
Scenery & Comfort 7/10
Safety 3/10
Accessibility 3/10

Fish You Can Catch at Long Quarry Point

🐟 Pollack 9/10
🎯 Tip: Soft plastics or metals worked along kelp edges at dusk/dawn on the flood; keep lures high to avoid snags.
🐟 Mackerel 8/10
🎯 Tip: Feathers or small metals into the deeper water on summer evenings; best with clear water and a pushing tide.
🐟 Ballan Wrasse 8/10
🎯 Tip: Float-fished crab or rag tight to kelp-covered rock faces on the flood; daylight, May–Oct; strong tackle, lift fish quickly.
🐟 Bass 7/10
🎯 Tip: Surface/sub-surface lures in low light on a rising tide around rough ground and gullies; after a blow or swell can fish well.
🐟 Scad (Horse Mackerel) 7/10
🎯 Tip: Night sessions late summer to autumn; small metals or sabikis with a glow bead; fish midwater on the flood.
🐟 Garfish 7/10
🎯 Tip: Float-fished sandeel or mackerel strip just under the surface on clear summer tides; long trace and small hooks.
🐟 Pouting 6/10
🎯 Tip: Small fish baits on size 2–1/0 near the bottom at night over rough ground; steady action on the flood.
🐟 Corkwing Wrasse 6/10
🎯 Tip: Tiny hooks with ragworm or prawn under a float, tight to the rocks and kelp in summer; keep gear out of snags.
🐟 Conger Eel 6/10
🎯 Tip: After dark with whole squid or mackerel dropped into rough ground; slack into the ebb; heavy gear and abrasion leader.
🐟 Tompot Blenny 5/10
🎯 Tip: Micro hooks with bits of rag or prawn dropped straight down the rocks; short traces; fun by day in calm, clear conditions.

Long Quarry Point Fishing

Summary

Long Quarry Point sits on the Torquay side of Torbay, a dramatic limestone headland with deep water close in and classic South Devon rock-fishing features. It’s a serious but rewarding mark for lure, float and bottom fishing, producing wrasse, pollack, bass, mackerel and hefty conger after dark. Expect rugged terrain, a proper walk-in, and superb fishing when conditions line up.

Location and Access

This mark lies between Meadfoot and Anstey’s Cove on the Torquay coastline, reached via sections of the South West Coast Path. Access is steep and uneven, with short scrambles to reach the ledges; travel light and plan your return in daylight if it’s your first visit.

Seasons

This is mixed rough ground with kelp, boulders and sheer water, so expect classic rock species plus seasonal pelagics. Fishing is best from late spring through autumn, with winter rewarding the persistent night angler.

Methods

Long Quarry Point rewards versatility: lure, float and bottom fishing all have their day. Depth is close at hand, so you can fish tight to structure without the need for extreme casting.

Tides and Conditions

The mark fishes across much of the tide, but timing your session around movement and light levels pays dividends. Swell direction matters greatly on this exposed, east-facing limestone.

Safety

This is a serious rock mark with steep access, exposure to swell and real fall hazards. Treat it like a mountain day out—plan, prepare and turn back if conditions aren’t right.

Facilities

Expect a wild-feeling venue close to town: facilities are nearby but not on the ledges. Stock up before you drop in.

Tips

Little adjustments make a big difference on this rugged, kelpy venue. Think stealth, abrasion resistance and safe fish-handling.

Regulations

There is no general ban on angling here, but you must follow national and local rules. Regulations can change—always check the latest guidance before you go.