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Discover sea fishing in Blakemore, Devon with fast access to Goodrington Sands, Paignton Sands and Saltern Cove. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Blakemore, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
9.3 miles from Blakemore
A steeply shelving shingle cove in Start Bay with quick access to depth and rocky headlands at both ends. In calm, clear conditions it fishes well with floats and light lures for wrasse, pollack, garfish and mackerel; after a blow, coloured water can draw bass tight to the surf line....
9.4 miles from Blakemore
Compact shingle cove with kelp-fringed rock ledges either side and quick depth close in. Access is via a steep woodland path and steps from the Fishcombe/Churston car park, so travel light and use sturdy footwear. The ground is rough with boulders, kelp and ledges; a rotten-bottom/weak-link is advisable. Best in...
9.5 miles from Blakemore
Compact rocky cove beneath Dartmouth Castle at the mouth of the River Dart. Deep water close in with kelp-lined gullies and ledges, clear water on neap tides, and strong tidal pull on springs. Best in settled conditions with a light swell and a flooding tide around mid to high water....
9.5 miles from Blakemore
Sheltered pebble cove on the north side of Brixham with kelp-fringed rock ledges and quick access to relatively deep, clear water. A prime light-rock-fishing spot: wrasse, gobies and blennies are abundant, with summer mackerel, scad and garfish passing through and pollack along the weed lines. Best on a flooding tide...
9.6 miles from Blakemore
A small, secluded cove beneath Dartmouth Castle at the mouth of the River Dart. Access is via steep steps to a tiny shingle/sand pocket with kelpy rock ledges either side. The ground is rough and snaggy with quick access to depth from the rocks; sheltered from prevailing southwesterlies but exposed...
9.6 miles from Blakemore
A small, steep-sided Torquay cove with fishing from rock ledges and boulder platforms over kelp-covered rough-to-mixed ground with pockets of clean sand. The water deepens fairly quickly, suiting float-fishing, light lures and short-range bottom tactics. Best on a flooding tide in settled, clear conditions with light westerly winds; exposed and...
