Clovelly

Fishing Marks near Clovelly

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Discover sea fishing in Clovelly, Devon with fast access to Brownsham, Blackchurch Rock and Mouthmill Beach. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Clovelly, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.

17 Marks Found

Westward Ho!

(6.5/10)

8.1 miles from Clovelly

Wide west-facing surf beach backed by the Northam Burrows pebble ridge on Bideford Bay. Shallow, shifting sandbars create gutters that hold fish on the flood and first of the ebb. Best results at dusk or after dark on a rising tide; target the first and second gutters and any rip...

Bass Pollack Whiting Three-bearded Rockling Flounder

Northam Burrows

(6.8/10)

9.0 miles from Clovelly

Expansive sand and shingle fronted by the Pebble Ridge with the Skern estuary on the landward side. Productive in a surf for bass and summer smoothhounds, with small-eyed and spotted rays on settled evenings. The Skern channels hold thin-lipped mullet and flounder. Best on a flooding tide into dusk; target...

Bass Whiting Plaice Flounder Dab

Morwenstow Cliffs

(6.1/10)

9.6 miles from Clovelly

Towering Atlantic-facing rock ledges in the Morwenstow parish north of Bude. Deep, kelp-fringed water close in with strong tidal run; very snaggy ground. Access is steep and exposed with long descents and occasional rope aids—only for fit, experienced rock anglers in settled conditions. Fish the flood into dusk and first...

Bass Pollack Pouting Three-bearded Rockling Bull Huss

Lower Sharpnose Point

(6.2/10)

9.8 miles from Clovelly

An exposed rocky headland near Morwenstow with very deep water tight to the base and strong tidal run. Best in settled weather on a flooding tide; summer and early autumn bring prolific lure and float fishing for pelagics, while dusk and night produce bottom species from the rough, kelpy ground....

Bass Pollack Pouting Bull Huss Mackerel

Higher Sharpnose Point

(6.3/10)

9.9 miles from Clovelly

An exposed rocky headland on Cornwall’s north coast with deep, clear water and strong tidal flow. Productive in settled conditions for lure and float fishing from high, narrow ledges; a long, steep approach via the coast path. Best at dawn/dusk on a flooding tide in late spring to autumn for...

Bass Pollack Pouting Three-bearded Rockling Lesser Spotted Dogfish