Widemouth Bay, Bude
FreeWidemouth Bay near Bude is a beach mark for small-eyed and thornback ray cast at range and for bass behind the breaking waves, with plaice, sole and turbot also possible.
Access: No day ticket mentioned by the source
Parking: The source gives no parking details.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Small-eyed ray | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Thornback ray | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Bass | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Plaice | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Sole | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Turbot | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
The source says Widemouth Bay offers small-eyed and thornback ray to sandeel and mackerel baits cast at range. Bass can be caught on peeler crab, ragworm, sandeel or mackerel baits cast just behind the breaking waves, and plaice, sole and turbot are also a possibility. The rockier edges of the beach give the chance to spin for bass. The area can be busy with surfers and tourists during the day. Seasons are set to all year because the source gives none. Bude Breakwater, covered on its own page, is the other mark the source lists nearby. The map pin is on the beach at the lifeguard hut and car park end.
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