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Discover sea fishing in Grimpstonleigh, Devon with fast access to Ayrmer Cove, Strete Gate and Slapton Sands. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Grimpstonleigh, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
7.7 miles from Grimpstonleigh
Wonwell Beach sits on the eastern side of the River Erme mouth, a tidal sandy beach with clean ground, shifting channels and some rocky margins near the entrance to Bigbury Bay. It fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk or at first light, with bass and flounder working the...
7.7 miles from Grimpstonleigh
Exposed rocky headland on the South West Coast Path near Hope Cove with deep, clear water tight to the rocks, heavy kelp beds and strong tidal flow around the point. Best in calm to moderate seas with northerly or easterly winds; avoid big SW swell and spring tides. Summer and...
7.8 miles from Grimpstonleigh
Exposed rocky headland at the mouth of the Salcombe estuary with deep water tight to the cliffs and strong tidal run. Productive in settled seas and on flooding tides, especially at dawn, dusk and into darkness. Expect clear water, kelp beds and pronounced tide seams; summer brings pelagics, while the...
7.8 miles from Grimpstonleigh
Small, secluded cove between Bolt Head and Bolt Tail with rocky ledges flanking a pocket of sand. Mixed rough ground, kelp gullies and tide run make it a productive summer mark; best at dawn/dusk on a flooding tide. Expect snags—use rotten-bottoms—and beware swell and slippery weed on the rocks.
8.0 miles from Grimpstonleigh
A secluded, south-facing cove of sand with rocky ledges at both ends, Westcombe Beach offers classic mixed-ground fishing. The surf line and sand gullies hold bass, while the boulder fringes and kelp beds produce wrasse and pollack. Best results are typically 2–3 hours either side of high water, with summer...
8.1 miles from Grimpstonleigh
A remote, mixed-ground cove of sand tongues between kelp-covered rock fingers. Lannacombe fishes best in settled to moderate seas with some movement and clear to lightly coloured water. Summer brings excellent wrasse and lure fishing for pollack, with mackerel and garfish passing tight to the rocks; after dark expect pouting,...
