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Discover sea fishing in Inner Hope, Devon with fast access to Hope Cove, Bolt Tail and South Milton Sands. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Inner Hope, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
3.3 miles from Inner Hope
Tidal rocky island off Bigbury-on-Sea with kelp-filled gullies, ledges and broken ground dropping onto sand. Strong tide run around headlands and a surfy causeway race make it a productive summer mark for wrasse, pollack, bass and mackerel; nights can produce pouting and conger from deeper holes. Access is via the...
3.3 miles from Inner Hope
Expansive surf beach facing Bigbury Bay with the tidal causeway to Burgh Island on the right-hand side and the Avon estuary mouth across at Bantham. Bottom is mostly clean sand with gutters and bars, plus patches of broken ground and kelp around the island. Fishes best on a flooding tide,...
3.3 miles from Inner Hope
Secluded National Trust cove near Ringmore with mixed rough ground, kelp-filled gullies and adjacent sand patches. Best suited to lure and float fishing from the rock ledges and light ledgering onto the sand. Summer and early autumn are prime for wrasse, pollack and mackerel; bass show in surf and tide...
3.3 miles from Inner Hope
Sheltered, east-facing sandy beach at the mouth of the Salcombe estuary with rocky ledges at both ends (towards North Sands and Overbeck’s). Easy access and very scenic, but busy in summer with swimming zones and boat traffic from the ferry and tenders. Best fished at dawn/dusk or after dark, especially...
3.4 miles from Inner Hope
A small, sheltered sandy cove at the mouth of the Salcombe–Kingsbridge estuary with easy access and parking beside the beach. Rocky ledges and kelp fringe the sides (toward Fort Charles), while clean sand and tidal run dominate the center. Best on a flooding tide into dusk, with summer bringing baitfish...
3.7 miles from Inner Hope
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...
