Devon
Angling Centre Guide to:
Rock
Fishing
in The south Hams
Start
point,
The first note must be that extreme rock fishing can be dangerous.
To fish at Start Point you must be aware of the dangers of climbing
and walking the coastal rocks and the extreme currents and wave conditions
which can change in a matter of seconds. Never the less, those who
venture there often reap the largest and greater numbers of fish expected
from a boating expedition. Bull huss, Bass, Pollack are the most hunted
fish. Parking is relatively inexpensive at the car park at the top
of the hill, but it is a long walk down and seems an even longer walk
back, especially with a bag full of big fish. Baits: most fish baits
are fine. worm may not perform quite so well in these deeper areas.
During the summer months live sand eel is a must during day light
hours and squid will produce good catches at night. Heavier tackle
is recommended at these marks, an uptide rod with a sturdy multiplier
would be ideal.
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Portlemouth
The rock formations of the East side of the Kingsbridge estuary mouth
are less hazardous than those of the imposing start point, prawle
point and Bolt head. There are many flat rock bed formations that
create comfortable fishing platforms for the less extreme enthusiast.
The best parking is at the Mill Bay car park with reasonable charges,
although often it will not be manned and free. The fishing here, well,
plaice are around most of the time, with bass in plentiful supply
in the warmer months. Mackerel may plague the fishing on warm calm
evenings and spoil the fun. Either way, it is an idyllic way to spend
a few hours.Bait: good quality rag worm, (not boxed) squid, peeler
crab and lugworm. Tackle: keep it reasonably light unless you are
targeting the larger species such as ray and conger. A
good quality bass rod and multiplier reel with a fine non stretch
line. Any good quality fishing tackle is ideal for most situations.
Bolt
Head
As extreme as Start Point and climbing equipment is a must. There
is a car park, but inevitably a walk and climb will follow. This however,
unlike Start point can produce good plaice from mid spring to the
end of summer.Bait: good quality rag worm, (not boxed) squid, peeler
crab and lugworm. Tackle: Uptiders here are ideal as casting can often
be inhibited by over hanging rocks. If you are targeting the larger
species such as ray and conger heavier tackle and larger hooks are
advised. A
good quality bass rod and multiplier reel with a fine non stretch
line. Any good quality fishing tackle is ideal for most situations.
Prawle Point
Here there are some interesting flat rock formations, which can fish
into very deep water with catches similar to Start point. Here the
walk to the car park is not so testing. During the summer months,
float fishing or spinning in to the deep water can be very relaxing
with surprising catches. At night the bull huss patrol the deep dark
gullies.
