Wembury Point

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.