How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Exeter, United Kingdom ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar bite times and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing around Exeter, United Kingdom centres on the River Exe, Exeter Canal and nearby stillwaters, offering excellent coarse, carp, predator and occasional game fishing. From tidal estuary marks for mullet and bass to inland stretches for chub, barbel, roach and pike, Exeter provides varied year-round angling within easy reach of the city. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:363,923 kmProximity:98.1 %
Moon Phases for Exeter
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minor Time:02:55 pm - 04:55 pm
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minor Time:09:52 pm - 11:52 pm
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Exeter
Exeter sits on the River Exe with quick access to the Exeter Ship Canal and the tidal estuary, giving anglers a mix of river, canal, and light sea fishing. The main focus is coarse fishing for chub, roach, dace, perch, pike and carp, with seasonal chances at salmon, sea trout and mullet in the lower reaches. Several day‑ticket and club lakes around the city add reliable carp and mixed coarse fishing to the options.
Seasonally, the River Exe around Exeter responds best from spring through late autumn. In early spring, look for chub, dace and roach in steadier glides and deeper runs, fishing bread flake, maggot or caster on light float or feeder rigs. As the water warms, chub move tight to cover; a simple link‑ledger with bread, cheese paste or luncheon meat fished under overhanging trees is very effective. Summer also brings excellent sport with perch and small silvers on whip or pole tactics, while dusk and dawn are prime times for surface‑feeding chub and occasional sea trout moving through.
The Exeter Canal provides more controlled water, often clearer and slower than the river. It holds good numbers of roach, bream, skimmers, perch and pike, plus carp in certain sections. Pole and waggler tactics with groundbait and loose‑fed maggots or casters work well for building weights of silvers, particularly on mild, overcast days. For pike, target marinas, bridge holes and reed beds with deadbaits (smelt, herring) or medium‑sized spoons and jerkbaits, focusing on drop‑offs and any visible shoals of bait fish in winter.
The lower Exe and estuary offer light-tackle sport with thick‑lipped mullet, school bass and flounder. Aim for warm months on a flooding tide, working around bridges, slipways and mudflats where freshwater meets salt. For mullet, scaled‑down coarse gear with small hooks, fine line and bread or maddies (harbour ragworm) is effective; loose‑feed mashed bread to hold fish in the swim. Bass and flounder fall to simple running ledger rigs baited with ragworm, lugworm or small fish baits, cast onto the edges of channels rather than the deepest water.
Stillwaters in the Exeter area typically feature carp, tench, bream and mixed silvers. On carp lakes, standard commercial tactics work: method feeders with wafters, pellet waggler in warm weather, and small PVA bags cast to features or the far margin. On quieter, more natural venues, keep it subtle—light mainlines, small hooks and modest baiting with pellets, corn or small boilies, especially on pressured fish. Early mornings and evenings outfish the middle of the day, particularly in summer.
Across all Exeter venues, water clarity and flow dictate presentation. After rain, when the Exe carries extra colour, step up line diameter and switch to strong-scented baits like meat, worms and halibut pellets. In clear, low conditions, scale down, fish finer, and concentrate on cover, deeper holes, and low‑light feeding spells at dawn and dusk. Travelling light, moving between likely swims, and tailoring rigs to each specific stretch of river, canal or estuary will consistently improve catch rates around Exeter.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Exeter area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 9 beaches and bays in this area.
Chiselbury Bay - 18.99784763875km , Ladram Bay - 19.13519842566km , Labrador Bay - 21.94990631221km , Babbacombe Bay - 24.31888094862km , Oddicombe Beach - 26.78899663968km , Babbacombe Beach - 27.23003142421km , Tor Bay - 32.63682080992km , Seaton Bay - 32.77590718378km , Goodrington Sands - 34.25542704322km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Exmouth Marina - 13.95432047919km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Exeter. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
River Creedy - 1.92175469073km , River Exe - 2.0900995634km , River Culm - 4.85195717342km , Exmouth Marina - 13.95432047919km , Greenland Lake - 14.08468971443km , Pole Sand - 15.27719571451km , Langstone Point - 15.79177638873km , Orcombe Point - 16.29701551915km , Straight Point - 17.84324081853km , River Bovey - 18.56131228296km , River Otter - 18.77611438613km , Otterton Point - 18.95863818511km , Chiselbury Bay - 18.99784763875km , Ladram Bay - 19.13519842566km , River Teign - 20.22830848036km , River Sid - 21.25942846192km , Labrador Bay - 21.94990631221km , Babbacombe Bay - 24.31888094862km , Oddicombe Beach - 26.78899663968km , Babbacombe Beach - 27.23003142421km , Bellpool Island - 30.94766931059km , Blackpool Island - 30.95937789944km , Wellsfoot Island - 31.29254906308km , Dartington Island - 31.84511191182km , Combestone Island - 32.16338488618km , Hood Island - 32.56514224929km , River Barle - 32.63595002741km , Tor Bay - 32.63682080992km , Seaton Bay - 32.77590718378km , Roundham Head - 32.78523598041km , Snipe Island - 33.70373261341km , Goodrington Sands - 34.25542704322km , Vire Island - 34.53869718038km , Cherry Brook - 34.60001175866km , Little Dart River - 35.11564610608km , River Bray - 36.00187966758km , Culverhole Point - 36.17678783118km , River Yarty - 36.37275223908km , Island of Rocks - 36.54472054077km , River Dart - 36.54738650172km
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