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Planning a session in Beara, Devon? Start with Preston Sands, Hollicombe Beach and Paignton Sands. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
9.3 miles from Beara
A small Victorian pier in sheltered Babbacombe Bay with mixed ground (sand, shingle and broken rock/weed) and reasonably quick access to depth. It fishes best on a flooding tide, especially at dawn/dusk and after dark in summer and early autumn. Expect summer shoals of mackerel and garfish/scad, wrasse tight to...
9.4 miles from Beara
A sheltered pebble beach in Torbay, flanked by rocky points and clear water. Mixed ground with clean sand patches, kelp and boulders offers float, lure and light ledger options. Best late spring to early autumn for mackerel, gar and wrasse; after dark brings dogfish, pouting and the odd conger. Thick-lipped...
9.5 miles from Beara
Pebble-and-shingle cove on Torquay’s east side with rocky ledges and kelp beds at both ends. It shelves fairly quickly with pockets of clean sand between rough ground, giving close-range depth and year-round options. Best results come on a flooding tide into dusk; summer brings consistent wrasse, garfish and mackerel, with...
9.7 miles from Beara
A small, steep-sided limestone cove between Torquay and Babbacombe with rocky ledges and kelp-covered ground flanking a narrow shingle beach. Most anglers fish from the rocks on either side where the water deepens quickly, giving access to wrasse and pollack close in and summer pelagics further out. Best on a...
9.8 miles from Beara
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...
9.8 miles from Beara
Thatcher Point is a rugged rock headland near Meadfoot, facing Thatcher Rock, with deep water close in and strong tidal flow along the ledges. It’s a classic lure and rough-ground bait venue: summer brings mackerel, scad and garfish, while pollack and wrasse are reliable around kelp and rough ground; conger...