Sharkham Point Fishing

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Sharkham Point Fishing Map

Sharkham Point is a rugged, kelpy headland of broken rock ledges on the south side of Brixham with relatively deep water close in. It fishes best on a flooding tide at dawn/dusk and into darkness, producing summer lure sport for pelagics and consistent bottom fishing around the kelp and rough ground. Expect heavy snag potential—use rotten-bottoms—and be cautious of swell and slippery weed. Access is via the South West Coast Path from the Sharkham Point car park, then a steep, uneven descent to the ledges; superb scenery but fully exposed to wind and sea.

Ratings

⭐ 6.8/10 Overall
Catch Potential 7/10
Species Variety 8/10
Scenery & Comfort 8/10
Safety 4/10
Accessibility 4/10

Fish You Can Catch at Sharkham Point

🐟 Pollack 9/10
🎯 Tip: Dawn/dusk on a flooding tide; work soft plastics or sandeel under a float along kelp edges from the ledges. Keep lures deep and moving.
🐟 Mackerel 8/10
🎯 Tip: Late spring–autumn; spin small metals or feather from higher ledges on a rising tide, with dusk best. Avoid heavy swell.
🐟 Ballan Wrasse 8/10
🎯 Tip: Summer daylight on mid-flood; fish crab or ragworm tight to rocky gullies/kelp. Use strong abrasion-resistant gear and a rotten-bottom link.
🐟 Pouting 7/10
🎯 Tip: Common after dark; small fish baits on two-hook rigs into the deeper water off the point, especially first of the flood.
🐟 Bull Huss 7/10
🎯 Tip: Night over rough, kelpy ground; whole squid or mackerel on a pulley with rotten-bottom. Best low to first push of flood.
🐟 Conger Eel 7/10
🎯 Tip: After dark with big fish baits dropped into kelp gullies on the rise. Heavy mono trace; hit bites hard to keep them out of snags.
🐟 Bass 6/10
🎯 Tip: On onshore winds and lift; big lug/sandeel baits or shallow-diving plugs at dusk on a flooding tide around the point.
🐟 Scad (Horse Mackerel) 6/10
🎯 Tip: Late summer/autumn nights; small metals or sabikis worked mid-water in headland eddies. Glow beads help. Best on the flood.
🐟 Corkwing Wrasse 6/10
🎯 Tip: Warm months; fish small rag or prawn under a float close to kelp on the flood. Short casts, light gear, quick return.
🐟 Garfish 6/10
🎯 Tip: Clear, settled seas late spring–autumn; float-fish small sandeel/rag 6–10 ft deep over the flood, keeping baits moving near surface.

Sharkham Point Fishing

Summary

Sharkham Point sits just south of Brixham on the edge of Torbay, with rough ground, kelp-fringed gullies and deep water close in. It is a classic rock mark for lure and bait anglers, offering wrasse and pollack by day and conger and huss after dark. The scenery is superb, but the access and ledges demand care and good footwear.

Location and Access

Reaching the mark is straightforward via Brixham, with a short coastal walk to the headland and then steeper trods down to fishing ledges. It is part of a protected coastal landscape, so stick to paths and avoid trampling vegetation or cliff edges.

Seasons

This is a mixed rough-ground venue with resident wrasse and pollack, summer pelagics, and nocturnal predators. Winter can still produce fish in settled spells, but the mark is most consistent late spring through autumn.

Methods

Sharkham rewards mobile lure work in clear water and stout bottom tactics over the rough ground. Strong leaders and rotten-bottom weak links save gear and fish.

Tides and Conditions

The point feels tide and swell more than the bays, so pick windows. Clarity drives lure success, while a little colour and movement can switch on bass and conger.

Safety

This is an exposed, uneven rock mark under cliffs—treat it with full respect. There are no railings, and several ledges are tide-affected.

Facilities

Facilities are minimal at the headland itself, so go self-sufficient. Brixham is close for supplies and services.

Tips

Small tweaks and local patterns make a big difference on this rough ground. Travel light, fish smart, and expect to lose gear without a plan.

Regulations

Angling is generally permitted from the shore at Sharkham Point, but the headland lies within protected designations (SSSI and nearby Marine Conservation Zone), so follow site guidance. Always check current rules before you go, as measures change.