Cockington

Fishing Marks near Cockington

Last updated: 3 weeks ago

Discover sea fishing in Cockington, Devon with fast access to Livermead Beach, Corbyn Head and Torre Abbey Sands. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Cockington, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.

48 Marks Found

Goodrington Sands

(6.9/10)

2.8 miles from Cockington

A broad, sheltered sandy bay in Torbay with clean sand and easy access, flanked by rocky points at Roundham Head (north) and toward Oyster/Saltern Cove (south). The sandy middle fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark for dogfish, whiting and flatfish, while the rocky ends produce...

Bass Pollack Whiting Thornback Ray Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Watcombe Beach

(6.3/10)

2.9 miles from Cockington

A secluded red-sand cove between Babbacombe and Maidencombe on the Torbay coast. The small beach fronts mixed ground with patches of clean sand, while the rocky points on either side give better depth and tide run. Expect kelp, boulders and snags—use rotten-bottom rigs. Best in settled weather and clear water;...

Bass Pollack Whiting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel

Saltern Cove

(7/10)

3.3 miles from Cockington

A small, scenic SSSI cove of rough, rocky ground and kelp gullies between Goodrington and Broadsands. There are a few firm ledges with moderate depth at high water and pockets of sand between reefs. It fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk in calm to slight seas. Expect prolific...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Bull Huss

Hopes Nose

(7.2/10)

3.3 miles from Cockington

Hope’s Nose is a prominent rocky headland in Torquay with deep water close in, kelp beds and tide run, producing excellent summer sport and reliable autumn/winter fishing. Access is via a steep path from Ilsham Marine Drive; footing can be awkward and swells rebound off the ledges. Best results are...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel

Maidencombe Beach

(6.4/10)

3.5 miles from Cockington

A small, sheltered sandy cove on Torbay’s east-facing coast in Devon, UK. Maidencombe Beach offers mixed ground: clean sand in the centre with rocky/kelpy headlands on both sides. Access is via steep steps from the village, with limited parking. Fish the flood to high, especially around dusk. Clear water in...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel

Broadsands

(7.5/10)

3.9 miles from Cockington

A broad, gently shelving, south-facing sandy bay between Paignton and Brixham with clean sand in the middle and rocky ledges/rough ground at both ends (toward Elberry Cove). Summer into early autumn is prime for surface-feeding species, with wrasse and pollack from the rocks. The shallow gradient means longer casts help...

Bass Pollack Plaice Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel