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Discover sea fishing in Higher Dittisham, Devon with fast access to Broadsands, Elberry Cove and Saltern Cove. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Higher Dittisham, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
6.5 miles from Higher Dittisham
Daddyhole (Daddyhole Cove/Plain, Torquay) is a steep, rocky cliff mark with deep water close in and kelp-filled gullies. It fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark. Summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad to floats and lures; pollack patrol the edges of the kelp; wrasse are reliable...
6.7 miles from Higher Dittisham
Pebble-and-shingle cove on Torquay’s east side with rocky ledges and kelp beds at both ends. It shelves fairly quickly with pockets of clean sand between rough ground, giving close-range depth and year-round options. Best results come on a flooding tide into dusk; summer brings consistent wrasse, garfish and mackerel, with...
7.1 miles from Higher Dittisham
Thatcher Point is a rugged rock headland near Meadfoot, facing Thatcher Rock, with deep water close in and strong tidal flow along the ledges. It’s a classic lure and rough-ground bait venue: summer brings mackerel, scad and garfish, while pollack and wrasse are reliable around kelp and rough ground; conger...
7.4 miles from Higher Dittisham
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...
7.7 miles from Higher Dittisham
A small, steep-sided limestone cove between Torquay and Babbacombe with rocky ledges and kelp-covered ground flanking a narrow shingle beach. Most anglers fish from the rocks on either side where the water deepens quickly, giving access to wrasse and pollack close in and summer pelagics further out. Best on a...
7.9 miles from Higher Dittisham
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...
