Sand Point Fishing

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Sand Point Fishing Map

A tidal rocky headland at the tip of the Middle Hope peninsula near Kewstoke, giving casting access to fast, deep Bristol Channel water over mixed rough ground (limestone ledges, boulders and sand patches). Best on the last 2–3 hours of the flood and first hour of the ebb; big spring tides can be unfishable mid-run. Summer brings smoothhound, rays and bass; winter sees whiting and pouting with the chance of codling, huss and conger. Use heavy grip leads (6–8 oz) and abrasion‑resistant gear. Access is from the Sand Point car park via a clear path then uneven rocks. Hazards include powerful tides, slippery weed, swell and filling gullies—watch for cut-off points and avoid fishing alone in rough seas.

Ratings

⭐ 6.7/10 Overall
Catch Potential 7/10
Species Variety 7/10
Scenery & Comfort 8/10
Safety 4/10
Accessibility 6/10

Fish You Can Catch at Sand Point

🐟 Bass 8/10
🎯 Tip: Flood tide over rocks and sand edges; dawn/dusk or rough, coloured water. Lures (paddle tails/surface) or crab/sandeel baits. Keep mobile along gullies.
🐟 Starry Smoothhound 8/10
🎯 Tip: May-Sep. Peeler crab best. Cast to clean sand runnels off the point on the flood into dusk. Light grip leads; avoid peak springs if weed is heavy.
🐟 Thornback Ray 7/10
🎯 Tip: Apr-Jun and Sep. Squid/sandeel or bluey, cast to sand channels beyond rough. Best last 3 hrs of flood into first of ebb, after dark.
🐟 Rock Goby 7/10
🎯 Tip: LRF at HW tight to boulder holes and ledges. Size 12-16 hooks, small rag or isome on split shot; keep baits still in pockets.
🐟 Shanny 7/10
🎯 Tip: LRF along kelpy rock pools/ledges around HW. Tiny hooks, rag/squid strips or isome. Tuck out of swell. Neap tides are easier.
🐟 Whiting 6/10
🎯 Tip: Nov-Feb after dark. Small mackerel/sandeel strips on 2-hook flappers. Cast into main tide beyond rough ground. Use wired leads on springs.
🐟 Conger Eel 6/10
🎯 Tip: After dark from rock ledges. Whole mackerel/large squid dropped into gullies; fish slack water at the turn to hold bottom. Heavy gear/abrasion leader.
🐟 Flounder 5/10
🎯 Tip: Autumn-spring on worm/crab. Short casts to gutter edges on Sand Bay around mid tide. Keep leads light and move to find bites.
🐟 Small-eyed Ray 5/10
🎯 Tip: Late spring to early autumn, calm nights. Sandeel/squid on a pulley to sandy gutters on the Sand Bay side; best mid-late flood. Long casts help.
🐟 Dover Sole 4/10
🎯 Tip: Jun-Sep, warm settled nights. Short lob into close sand with ragworm/lug on a one-up one-down. Neap tides and minimal swell fish best.

Sand Point Fishing

Summary

Sand Point, at the northern end of Sand Bay near Weston‑super‑Mare, is a classic Bristol Channel headland offering mixed rough-to-sandy ground and powerful tides. It’s a versatile mark that can produce rays, bass, smoothhounds and conger, with autumn and winter draws for whiting and the odd codling. Rugged scenery, big-water tactics and careful tide timing are the name of the game here.

Location and Access

Sand Point sits on the National Trust-owned Middle Hope headland, north of Weston‑super‑Mare and just beyond Kewstoke and Sand Bay. Access is straightforward, but the final approach to the productive ledges is over uneven limestone and can be steep in places.

Seasons

This is mixed ground in a high-energy estuarine channel, so species follow the seasons and the tides. Expect dogfish almost anytime, with better fish arriving as the water warms.

Methods

Big tides and mixed ground favour robust bottom-fishing tactics, with a few niche options when the sea calms and clears a touch. Gear up to hold bottom and to beat snags.

Tides and Conditions

The Bristol Channel’s huge range and fierce currents define this mark. Success hinges on choosing the right state and keeping safe.

Safety

This is an exposed headland with strong tidal streams, slippery rock and the potential to be cut off. Treat it with the same respect you would a tidal island mark.

Facilities

Facilities are limited on the headland itself; plan to be self‑sufficient, especially after dark. Sand Bay has basic amenities in season.

Tips

Sand Point rewards tidy tactics and smart positioning. Small changes in casting angle or distance can make the difference between snag city and steady bites.

Regulations

Angling is generally permitted at Sand Point, which sits on National Trust land and within protected coastal designations; follow site signage and general countryside rules. Fisheries regulations apply as elsewhere on the English coast.