Wembury Point Fishing

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Wembury Point Fishing Map

A prominent rocky headland on the west side of Wembury Bay overlooking the Mewstone. The mark offers mixed to rough ground with kelp, gullies and ledges, producing depth close in and strong tidal run on bigger tides. Best in settled or light onshore conditions for wrasse and pollack, and at dusk into dark for bass, scad and pouting. Avoid heavy swell and big spring tides around the point; there are cut-off ledges and slippery weeded rock. Access is via the coast path with short scrambles to platforms.

Ratings

⭐ 7/10 Overall

Catch Potential 7/10

Species Variety 8/10

Scenery & Comfort 9/10

Safety 4/10

Accessibility 6/10

Fish You Can Catch at Wembury Point

🐟 Ballan Wrasse 9/10

🎯 Tip: Crabs or hardback peeler down the kelp-lined gullies; fish 1-2hrs either side of high on a gentle swell; 20-30lb leader, rotten-bottom; summer–autumn.

🐟 Pollack 8/10

🎯 Tip: Small metal jigs or weedless soft plastics worked along the kelp edges on flooding tide; best at dawn/dusk, clear water; long trace to avoid kelp.

🐟 Corkwing Wrasse 8/10

🎯 Tip: Bits of ragworm or prawn under a float tight to rocks; small hooks; fish mid–high tide among weed.

🐟 Bass 7/10

🎯 Tip: Surface or shallow-diving plugs through the tide race on a rising tide, or live sandeel; rough seas with fizz over boulders; dawn/evening, late spring–autumn.

🐟 Pouting 7/10

🎯 Tip: Fish strips or rag on small hooks into deeper gullies at dusk/night; keep baits just off bottom to avoid snags; mid–high tide.

🐟 Tompot Blenny 7/10

🎯 Tip: LRF micro-worms or small bits of prawn lowered into cracks; short drop under the rod tip; all states but calmer days safer.

🐟 Mackerel 6/10

🎯 Tip: Spinners or small sabikis from the point in summer on flooding tide; best at first/last light; beware swell.

🐟 Long-spined Sea Scorpion 6/10

🎯 Tip: Small baits tight to rock features; short casts with light gear; fish low water in gullies then follow tide up.

🐟 Garfish 6/10

🎯 Tip: Float-fish slivers of mackerel midwater off the point in late spring–autumn; steady retrieve on a flooding tide.

🐟 Conger Eel 5/10

🎯 Tip: Large fish or squid baits dropped into deep holes after dark; strong gear, 80lb mono trace and rotten-bottom; fish top of tide for less tide pull.

Wembury Point Fishing

Summary

Wembury Point sits on the western flank of Wembury Bay, just east of Plymouth, looking straight out to the Mewstone. It’s a classic south Devon rock mark: kelpy gullies, tide-riven points and deep seams that hold wrasse, pollack and bass. For anglers who like a bit of adventure and rough ground fishing, it can be superb in the right conditions.

Location and Access

Access is via the South West Coast Path across National Trust land, with the nearest main parking at Wembury Beach. The final approach to the ledges is over uneven, weed-slicked rock and is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Seasons

This is a mixed rough-ground venue with a strong seasonal pattern. Expect wrasse and pollack in the warmer months, and a shift to pout, whiting and conger after dark in winter.

Methods

Most success comes from lure work along the tide lines or bait fishing tight to the kelp and gullies. Carry tackle for both float and bottom fishing, and expect heavy ground that punishes light end gear.

Tides and Conditions

The point fishes best on a making tide when the flow starts to work around the headland and the Mewstone. Water clarity and swell dictate tactics: clear and calm for wrasse and pollack, a bit of lift for bass.

Safety

This is an exposed rock mark with real hazards: swell, backwash, and slippery weed. Treat it with the same respect you would a remote headland, even though it’s close to Plymouth.

Facilities

Facilities cluster around Wembury Beach and the village, with little directly on the point itself. Plan to be self-sufficient once you leave the car park.

Tips

Small tactical tweaks make a big difference here: stealth in clear water, rotten-bottoms in the kelp, and timing your arrival to fish the first push of the flood.

Regulations

Angling is generally permitted from the shore at Wembury Point, but the wider bay includes conservation designations and seasonal sensitivities. Check current national and local byelaws before you go.