Higher Keaton

Fishing Marks near Higher Keaton

Last updated: 3 weeks ago

Planning a session in Higher Keaton, Devon? Start with Wonwell Beach, Mothercombe Beach and Westcombe Beach. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.

21 Marks Found

Bolt Tail

(6.8/10)

9.2 miles from Higher Keaton

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...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel

Bovisand Beach

(6.9/10)

9.2 miles from Higher Keaton

Sheltered sandy bay inside Plymouth Sound with rocky points at either end. Clean sand in the middle with patches of broken ground, making it a versatile mark. Best on a flooding tide into dusk. Summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad close in, with bass along the surf line; flatfish come...

Bass Pollack Pouting Plaice Dover Sole

Wembury Point

(7/10)

9.3 miles from Higher Keaton

A prominent rocky headland on the west side of Wembury Bay overlooking the Mewstone. The mark offers mixed to rough ground with kelp, gullies and ledges, producing depth close in and strong tidal run on bigger tides. Best in settled or light onshore conditions for wrasse and pollack, and at...

Bass Pollack Pouting Mackerel Ballan Wrasse

Hope Cove

(7.1/10)

9.3 miles from Higher Keaton

Compact twin-cove village with easy access to mixed ground, but the best fishing is from the rocky headlands and ledges around Outer Hope and toward Bolt Tail. Kelp-covered gullies and broken ground drop into 4–15 m, giving reliable summer sport with wrasse, pollack, mackerel and garfish, plus night-time pout/conger. LRF...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel

Heybrook Bay

(6.9/10)

9.4 miles from Higher Keaton

Rocky ledges and gullies below the village and the Eddystone Inn, facing south into open Channel. Kelp-covered rough ground with pockets of sand and quickly shelving water on the flood. Best in settled or moderate seas on a flooding tide around dawn or dusk. Lure fishing for bass and pollack...

Bass Pollack Pouting Three-bearded Rockling Mackerel

Mount Batten Pier

(7.4/10)

9.5 miles from Higher Keaton

Concrete pier and ferry landing on the north side of Mount Batten, projecting into the Cattewater at the mouth of Plymouth Sound. Mixed ground with kelp-fringed rock edges, scoured sand patches and a deep, tide‑scoured channel. Best on the flood up to high water and the first of the ebb;...

Bass Pollack Pouting Whiting Mackerel