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Planning a session in Englebourne, Devon? Start with Goodrington Sands, Broadsands and Saltern Cove. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
8.2 miles from Englebourne
Rocky promontory by Kingswear Castle at the mouth of the River Dart. Deep, fast water close in with kelp-lined gullies and ledges. Strong tidal run on springs and frequent boat wash from vessels entering/leaving Dartmouth; neaps and the flood or early ebb are easiest. Productive year‑round for rough-ground species, with...
8.3 miles from Englebourne
A small red-sand cove in Torbay between Preston Sands and Livermead, with clean sand in the middle and kelpy, boulder-strewn rocks at both ends. It fishes well for LRF and wrasse around the rough ground and for pelagics and small species along the beach in summer. Nights and winter bring...
8.8 miles from Englebourne
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...
8.8 miles from Englebourne
Livermead Beach in Torquay (Tor Bay) is a sheltered, gently shelving sandy beach bordered by low rocky headlands and a sea wall along the seafront road. The middle ground is clean sand for flatfish and dogfish, with wrasse and rock species around the rough, weedy edges. It fishes best on...
8.9 miles from Englebourne
A long exposed shingle beach in Start Bay backed by Slapton Ley. Mixed clean sand and shingle with deeper water close in on some tides; fishes year‑round. Best results typically come at night and on a flooding tide, with summer pelagics and mullet around the Torcross outflow and winter whiting...
8.9 miles from Englebourne
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...
