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Planning a session in Winsford, Higher, Devon? Start with Greencliff, Westward Ho! and Northam Burrows. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
8.8 miles from Winsford, Higher
A prominent rocky headland between Croyde and Putsborough with deep kelp-lined gullies and ledges dropping quickly into tide-washed water. Best in settled seas with a light to moderate swell; water clarity matters. Productive through late spring to autumn for wrasse, pollack, mackerel, garfish and scad; after dark can produce pouting,...
9.2 miles from Winsford, Higher
Long, exposed sandy beach at the southern end of Woolacombe Bay with clean sand, surf gutters and rocky fringes toward Baggy Point. Best fished on a flooding tide into dusk or after dark when the surf eases. Target small-eyed rays and dogfish at range over clean ground; bass work the...
9.7 miles from Winsford, Higher
Exposed rocky headland between Clovelly and Hartland with deep, kelpy gullies and fast-running water close in. Best suited to lure or float fishing for wrasse and pollack in settled seas, with night sessions producing bull huss, conger and pouting. Access is via the coast path with steep sections; only attempt...
