{"id":5383,"date":"2013-10-02T17:25:14","date_gmt":"2013-10-02T16:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/?p=5383"},"modified":"2023-08-15T14:04:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T13:04:25","slug":"fishing-dartmouth-get-hooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/fishing-dartmouth-get-hooks","title":{"rendered":"Fishing In Dartmouth: Get Your Hooks In"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Given its beautiful estuary location it\u2019s no surprise that fishing in Dartmouth is a popular pastime amongst both locals and visitors alike. As well as boasting such stunning scenery, Dartmouth attracts anglers with its huge diversity of fish species and angling locations. Inshore you\u2019ll hook bass, wrasse, turbot and plaice (a species that Dartmouth is particularly famous for). Head out on a charter boat to the offshore reefs and wrecks and you\u2019ll be tackling cod and conger eels among many others.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5389 size-large\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2013\/10\/fish-blog-banner-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Are you interested in fishing in Dartmouth or would you rather let the experts do the catching? The choice is yours!\" width=\"690\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re going to stay in one of our Dartmouth holiday homes then a fishing trip is a great way to see some of the beautiful local coastline. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your Dartmouth fishing adventure.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Get the lowdown on fishing in Dartmouth<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never been fishing in\u00a0Dartmouth before it\u2019s a good idea to get some local information on where to fish and where to go for tackle and bait. Check out \u2018Fishing Dartmouth\u2019 and their Facebook page for information on what\u2019s going on in the local area, including tide tables, weather forecasts and more.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in angling elsewhere in the region, take a look at our at-a-glance guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/fishing-in-south-devon\/\">fishing in South Devon<\/a> here.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Rods and reels<\/h2>\n<p>Experienced anglers will no doubt bring their own rods, reels, hooks and other accessories, but if you\u2019re starting out you\u2019ll be best served by a specialist tackle shop.\u00a0Several local outlets can kit you out for fishing in Dartmouth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A quick hop over the water and a short drive to Brixham Bait and Tackle. With a wealth of experience and local knowledge the staff here can help even total beginners get the right equipment for a great day\u2019s fishing.<\/li>\n<li>A beautiful coastal drive to the Devon Angling Centre in Chillington, which from Dartmouth will take you past Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands \u2013 both good places for shore fishing \u2013 so you can explore your options for where to set up along the way.<\/li>\n<li>Sea Haven is a stone\u2019s throw from the estuary, on Newcomen Road in Dartmouth. It\u2019s not a dedicated, specialist fishing shop as such, but if all you need is to stock up on rigs, weights and other day-to-day essentials then it\u2019s perfect. They also sell a selection of rod-and-reel combos if you\u2019re starting from scratch.<\/li>\n<li>Local fishmongers like Moby Nick\u2019s should be able to provide you with mackerel, which makes an excellent all-year-round bait for fishing in Dartmouth. (Indeed, many sea anglers claim that mackerel strips hold their own against the ubiquitous ragworm as a \u2018catch-all\u2019 bait for use across the country.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Cast off<\/h2>\n<p>A great place to start fishing in Dartmouth is the\u00a0Embankment, where you can catch a wide selection of fish from Pollack to flounder. The area by the canon at the town end of the promenade is the most popular spot, partly because there is less foot traffic from pedestrians. Watch out for rowers, kayakers and other river-users before casting out though!<\/p>\n<p>From here you can move further up the Dart if you like, or why not head out to Blackpool Sands? This popular private beach is perfect for a scenic shore fishing session particularly during less busy times of the year, and it\u2019s a great spot to take the family. It\u2019s only another mile or so south on the A379 to Slapton Sands, which fishes similarly to Blackpool Sands but has a lot more beach to go around, allowing sunbathers, swimmers and anglers to enjoy the sunshine together. If you want to put fishing at the centre of your holiday, you could even explore all of Start Bay during your break. Beesands, Hallsands and Start Point are all popular with anglers \u2013 the challenging climb to the latter is well worth it if you\u2019re looking for wrasse.<\/p>\n<p>There are also some lesser-known spots you can reach on foot along the Coast Path from Dartmouth (park at Dartmouth Castle and walk up the hill) where you can fish off the rocks. We advise travelling with light tackle if you\u2019re taking up this option, as the terrain can become quite challenging. As always when fishing near the water, do take due care as the environment can be hazardous.<\/p>\n<h2>4. All aboard<\/h2>\n<p>Your chance of a hefty catch will increase dramatically if you take a boat trip rather than fish from the shore. There are numerous charter vessels in Dartmouth, equipped with fishfinders and piloted by experienced local skippers, that can take you to some nearby hotspots. The Skerries Banks, located about four miles south-southwest of Dartmouth, is a favourite among local skippers. There\u2019s a huge variety of fish here, but this is the best place to land one of the famed local plaice.<\/p>\n<p>The companies offering fishing trips include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theafricanqueen.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u2018African Queen\u2019 <\/a>takes anglers to the Skerries Banks and offers wreck and reef fishing. The company even organises Shark fishing for customers with their own gear.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dartmouthcharters.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Gemini (formerly the Samuel Irvin 3)<\/a> covers South Devon and the Channel Islands on fishing and diving trips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Fish on a dish<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re not the angling type but want to find out why Dartmouth is so famous for its fish, then bypass the hard work and book a table at The Seahorse Restaurant whilst staying in your Dartmouth holiday home. This seafood restaurant is renowned as one of the best in the country, and uses fresh locally caught catch for its menu, so you can enjoy the fruits of a good day\u2019s fishing without the effort.<\/p>\n<p>Start planning your Dartmouth fishing trip today by viewing our extensive range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/dartmouth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dartmouth holiday cottages<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Given its beautiful estuary location it\u2019s no surprise that fishing in Dartmouth is a popular pastime amongst both locals and visitors alike. As well as boasting such stunning scenery, Dartmouth attracts anglers with its huge diversity of fish species and angling locations. 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