Whilborough, North

Fishing Marks near Whilborough, North

Last updated: 2 weeks ago

Planning a session in Whilborough, North, Devon? Start with Livermead Beach, Torre Abbey Sands and Corbyn Head. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.

43 Marks Found

Roundham Head

(7.5/10)

4.4 miles from Whilborough, North

Rocky headland between Paignton Harbour and Goodrington Sands in Torbay. Ledges and platforms give access to mixed rough/kelp ground with relatively quick depth, fishing best on a flooding tide and around dusk. Summer brings shoals tight to the headland; nights produce mini-species and conger. Float or light lure tactics excel...

Bass Pollack Pouting Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel)

Thatcher Point

(7.2/10)

4.5 miles from Whilborough, North

Thatcher Point is a rugged rock headland near Meadfoot, facing Thatcher Rock, with deep water close in and strong tidal flow along the ledges. It’s a classic lure and rough-ground bait venue: summer brings mackerel, scad and garfish, while pollack and wrasse are reliable around kelp and rough ground; conger...

Bass Pollack Pouting Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel)

Goodrington Sands

(6.9/10)

4.6 miles from Whilborough, North

A broad, sheltered sandy bay in Torbay with clean sand and easy access, flanked by rocky points at Roundham Head (north) and toward Oyster/Saltern Cove (south). The sandy middle fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark for dogfish, whiting and flatfish, while the rocky ends produce...

Bass Pollack Whiting Thornback Ray Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Saltern Cove

(7/10)

5.1 miles from Whilborough, North

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

Hopes Nose

(7.2/10)

5.1 miles from Whilborough, North

Hope’s Nose is a prominent rocky headland in Torquay with deep water close in, kelp beds and tide run, producing excellent summer sport and reliable autumn/winter fishing. Access is via a steep path from Ilsham Marine Drive; footing can be awkward and swells rebound off the ledges. Best results are...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel

Ness Beach

(6.4/10)

5.2 miles from Whilborough, North

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...

Bass Pollack Pouting Whiting Plaice