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Planning a session in Trusham, Devon? Start with Dawlish Beach, Coryton Cove and Holcombe Beach. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
8.2 miles from Trusham
A steep red-sandstone headland at Shaldon with deep water close in, kelp-lined gullies and rough ground. It fishes well on the flood through high water in calm to moderate seas, with summer sport on lures and floats and decent night fishing for minis and pout/scad. Avoid easterly swells and big...
8.3 miles from Trusham
Sheltered shingle cove beneath The Ness headland at Shaldon (often called Ness Cove). Mixed sand, shingle and rocky margins give options for float, spinning and light bottom fishing. Best on a flooding tide, especially at dawn/dusk in summer for pelagics; after dark in winter for bottom species. Access is via...
8.4 miles from Trusham
A long sandy spit and nature reserve forming the south side of the Exe Estuary mouth. The seaward face is open beach with groynes and shifting sandbars; the inner face borders fast-moving estuary channels. Productive after a blow for surf bass and in calmer periods for flatfish and rays. Best...
9.1 miles from Trusham
A long, shallow, sandy beach running along Exmouth’s seafront and the mouth of the River Exe. Mostly clean ground with shifting gutters and bars; easy access from the promenade, car parks, and amenities. Best on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark. Winter brings whiting, dabs and dogfish; spring–autumn...
9.6 miles from Trusham
A small, sheltered sandy cove on Torbay’s east-facing coast in Devon, UK. Maidencombe Beach offers mixed ground: clean sand in the centre with rocky/kelpy headlands on both sides. Access is via steep steps from the village, with limited parking. Fish the flood to high, especially around dusk. Clear water in...
9.9 miles from Trusham
A gently sloping rock and reef platform on Exmouth’s seafront, exposed from mid-to-low tide and flooding quickly on the push. The ground is kelp- and boulder-strewn with sand patches, making it ideal for light lure and LRF tactics. Best from mid tide up into dusk in calm to moderate seas,...
