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Quick links: Broadsands · Elberry Cove · Castle Cove · Saltern Cove · Sugary Cove · Kingswear Castle Point

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46 Marks Found

Broadsands

(7.5/10)

2.7 miles from Lower Dittisham

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

Elberry Cove

(6.8/10)

2.8 miles from Lower Dittisham

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

Castle Cove

(7/10)

3.1 miles from Lower Dittisham

Compact rocky cove beneath Dartmouth Castle at the mouth of the River Dart. Deep water close in with kelp-lined gullies and ledges, clear water on neap tides, and strong tidal pull on springs. Best in settled conditions with a light swell and a flooding tide around mid to high water....

Bass Pollack Pouting Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel)

Saltern Cove

(7/10)

3.1 miles from Lower Dittisham

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

Sugary Cove

(6.5/10)

3.2 miles from Lower Dittisham

A small, secluded cove beneath Dartmouth Castle at the mouth of the River Dart. Access is via steep steps to a tiny shingle/sand pocket with kelpy rock ledges either side. The ground is rough and snaggy with quick access to depth from the rocks; sheltered from prevailing southwesterlies but exposed...

Bass Pollack Pouting Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel)

Kingswear Castle Point

(6.9/10)

3.2 miles from Lower Dittisham

Rocky promontory by Kingswear Castle at the mouth of the River Dart. Deep, fast water close in with kelp-lined gullies and ledges. Strong tidal run on springs and frequent boat wash from vessels entering/leaving Dartmouth; neaps and the flood or early ebb are easiest. Productive year‑round for rough-ground species, with...

Bass Pollack Pouting Whiting Three-bearded Rockling