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Quick links: Blackpool Sands · Broadsands · Saltern Cove · Goodrington Sands · Roundham Head · Elberry Cove

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35 Marks Found

Blackpool Sands

(7.4/10)

6.7 miles from Harbertonford

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....

Bass Pollack Whiting Thornback Ray Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Broadsands

(7.5/10)

6.8 miles from Harbertonford

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

Saltern Cove

(7/10)

6.9 miles from Harbertonford

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

Goodrington Sands

(6.9/10)

6.9 miles from Harbertonford

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

Roundham Head

(7.5/10)

7.2 miles from Harbertonford

Rocky headland between Paignton Harbour and Goodrington Sands in Torbay. Ledges and platforms give access to mixed rough/kelp ground with relatively quick depth, fishing best on a flooding tide and around dusk. Summer brings shoals tight to the headland; nights produce mini-species and conger. Float or light lure tactics excel...

Bass Pollack Pouting Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel)

Elberry Cove

(6.8/10)

7.2 miles from Harbertonford

A sheltered pebble beach in Torbay, flanked by rocky points and clear water. Mixed ground with clean sand patches, kelp and boulders offers float, lure and light ledger options. Best late spring to early autumn for mackerel, gar and wrasse; after dark brings dogfish, pouting and the odd conger. Thick-lipped...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel