Things to Do
Fishing Trips
Fishing has an important place in the English Riviera, and is a large part of the region’s cultural heritage. Many of the local people have generations of fishermen in their families, and it continues to be an important part of life in the area to this day.
Go Fish!
You can learn all about the South West’s fishing history in Brixham Heritage Museum or why not try fishing for yourself? The Geopark ‘From Sea to Plate’ discovery package is a great way to discover traditional mackerel fishing methods, and catch your own supper too. For the more adventurous there’s a chance to go shark fishing without having to travel to the Caribbean, although we can’t promise you’ll hook a Great White.
If you haven’t got your own kit, there are plenty of shops in the area ready to provide you with all the necessary equipment. There is a long list of beaches such as Babbacombe Beach and various headlands all offering unrestricted fishing. There is a variety of different species lurking below the waters, including mackerel, pollock, bass, mullet and even conger eel. For freshwater anglers, South Devon also has some of the best trout and salmon fishing in the region
Take a Trip
Sea angling excursions regularly leave Torquay, Brixham and Paignton, and many of the boatmen are local fishermen themselves, so you’re sure to make a catch.
So if you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do, spend a peaceful day fishing on the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay.
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Greenway Ferry and Pleasure Cruises - Torquay
Type
Boat Trip
Location
Torquay
Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises offer a wide range of family trips which start in the English Riviera ports of Torquay and Brixham.
Hollicombe Beach
Type
Fishing
Location
Paignton
Hollicombe Beach sits between Torquay and Paignton. With its distinctive red sand backed by tall cliffs it’s a sunbather’s paradise, and there’s a slipway to the beach giving easy access for people of all abilities. Don’t forget to take a fishing net
Jennifer Ann Dive Charters
Type
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Location
Torquay
Jennifer Ann Recreational & Technical dive charters depart from the pontoon mooring in Torquay harbour to popular dive sites in the Tor Bay, Lyme Bay, Dartmouth and Salcombe areas.
Catch and Cook
Type
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Location
Torquay
Have you ever fancied catching your own dinner and then cooking it? Now's your chance to make like Bear Grylls on this brilliant half day excursion.
Churston Cove
Type
Beach
Location
Brixham
Churston Cove is one of the many excellent beaches to be found on the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay. A secluded cove accessed via a long, steep path, this is a real sanctuary of peace and calm.
Fishing Holidays at the Meadfoot Bay Hotel
Type
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Location
Torquay
If you are looking to do some fishing while on holiday in Torquay or you would like to book a fishing break then The Meadfoot Bay Hotel is the perfect choice. Fishing breaks in Torquay are a great way to enjoy a break at The Meadfoot Bay Hotel. The...
Fishing Holidays at The Heritage Hotel
Type
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Location
Torquay
We will be happy to help you organise your day's fishing when you arrive at The Heritage Hotel.
New Barn Farm Cottage and Angling centre
Type
Activity Centre
Location
Paignton
Set high on a hillside above the popular holiday town of Paignton, Newbarn Farm is a little oasis of tranquillity. Visitors often remark how surprising it is to find such peace and quiet within striking distance of the hustle and bustle of Torbay. ...
