Virworthy

Fishing Marks near Virworthy

Last updated: 3 weeks ago

Discover sea fishing in Virworthy, Devon with fast access to Welcombe Mouth, Bucks Mills and Peppercombe. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Virworthy, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.

16 Marks Found

Bude Breakwater

(7.1/10)

7.2 miles from Virworthy

Stone-built breakwater guarding Bude harbour and Summerleaze Beach. Mixed rough ground and kelp along the outer wall with patches of clean sand toward the beach; deeper water and a tide run at the tip into the harbour channel. Best fished on a flooding tide and in a light swell with...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel

Morwenstow Cliffs

(6.1/10)

7.7 miles from Virworthy

Towering Atlantic-facing rock ledges in the Morwenstow parish north of Bude. Deep, kelp-fringed water close in with strong tidal run; very snaggy ground. Access is steep and exposed with long descents and occasional rope aids—only for fit, experienced rock anglers in settled conditions. Fish the flood into dusk and first...

Bass Pollack Pouting Three-bearded Rockling Bull Huss

Higher Sharpnose Point

(6.3/10)

7.8 miles from Virworthy

An exposed rocky headland on Cornwall’s north coast with deep, clear water and strong tidal flow. Productive in settled conditions for lure and float fishing from high, narrow ledges; a long, steep approach via the coast path. Best at dawn/dusk on a flooding tide in late spring to autumn for...

Bass Pollack Pouting Three-bearded Rockling Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Marsland Mouth

(6.6/10)

7.8 miles from Virworthy

Remote, rugged cove on the Cornwall–Devon border where the Marsland stream meets the sea. The mark is mainly rough ground with boulder/pebble foreshore and kelp-fringed rock ledges either side of the mouth. Good tidal flow, clear Atlantic water, and plenty of kelp gullies suit lure and float fishing for wrasse,...

Bass Pollack Bull Huss Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel)

Lower Sharpnose Point

(6.2/10)

7.8 miles from Virworthy

An exposed rocky headland near Morwenstow with very deep water tight to the base and strong tidal run. Best in settled weather on a flooding tide; summer and early autumn bring prolific lure and float fishing for pelagics, while dusk and night produce bottom species from the rough, kelpy ground....

Bass Pollack Pouting Bull Huss Mackerel

Welcombe Mouth

(6.6/10)

7.9 miles from Virworthy

Remote, boulder-and-reef cove on the North Devon/Cornwall border. Steep walk to jagged rock platforms with kelp-filled gullies and small sand patches; very exposed to Atlantic swell. Best around dusk or after dark on a flooding tide in moderate seas; excellent rough-ground and summer lure venue but slippery and committing at...

Bass Pollack Pouting Bull Huss Mackerel