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Planning a session in Waddeton, Devon? Start with Broadsands, Saltern Cove and Elberry Cove. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
4.2 miles from Waddeton
Livermead Beach in Torquay (Tor Bay) is a sheltered, gently shelving sandy beach bordered by low rocky headlands and a sea wall along the seafront road. The middle ground is clean sand for flatfish and dogfish, with wrasse and rock species around the rough, weedy edges. It fishes best on...
4.2 miles from Waddeton
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....
4.2 miles from Waddeton
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...
4.3 miles from Waddeton
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...
4.4 miles from Waddeton
Prominent limestone headland near Brixham with deep water tight to the rocks. Productive through late spring to autumn for pelagics and rough-ground species; winter can see smaller codling/whiting and persistent conger/pouting. Best on a flooding tide with clear to moderate clarity. Access is a fair walk from the car park...
4.4 miles from Waddeton
Rocky headland between Torquay’s Torre Abbey Sands and Livermead, offering mixed rough-to-clean ground with kelp beds, ledges and quick access to 4–10 m of water on the flood. Productive in summer and early autumn for lure and float fishing; night tides can produce larger fish on bottom rigs. Sheltered from...
