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Sea fishing in Warfleet, Devon puts you close to top marks like Castle Cove, Sugary Cove and Kingswear Castle Point. These spots regularly produce on moving tides. Use the list below to compare distance, access and recommended rigs, then time your session to the tide and wind.
0.3 miles from Warfleet
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....
0.3 miles from Warfleet
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...
0.6 miles from Warfleet
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...
1.4 miles from Warfleet
A classic deep-water rock mark on the headland by Brownstone Battery, with steep paths and steps down from the National Trust car park. The ledges give immediate depth over kelp-covered, very rough ground with powerful tidal run along the point and towards the Mew Stone. Summer and early autumn bring...
1.8 miles from Warfleet
Steep, rough-ground rock ledges beneath the National Trust gardens at Coleton Fishacre around Pudcombe Cove and toward Froward Point. Deep water is close in with kelp beds, boulder gullies, and tidal run, making it a classic South Devon rock mark for lures, float-fished baits, and night fishing. Best in settled...
2.3 miles from Warfleet
A steeply shelving shingle cove in Start Bay with quick access to depth and rocky headlands at both ends. In calm, clear conditions it fishes well with floats and light lures for wrasse, pollack, garfish and mackerel; after a blow, coloured water can draw bass tight to the surf line....
