Downie Point to Big Rob s Cove

Saltwater
Bay

Downie Point to Big Rob s Cove

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 33
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 16

This stretch of Aberdeenshire coastline is a designated coastal water body of high environmental quality, extending from Downie Point southward to Big Rob's Cove. The area is characterized by rocky shorelines, coastal waters, and is situated within a region of significant marine planning activity for offshore wind development. The inshore marine environment here supports a mix of coastal and migratory species, with the water quality designation indicating a productive and sensitive ecosystem.

Scotland licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Downie Point to Big Rob s Cove and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Angler

Lophius piscatorius

Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Ballan Wrasse

Labrus bergylta

Coalfish

Pollachius virens

Common Skate

Dipturus intermedius

Common Sole

Solea solea

Corkwing Wrasse

Symphodus melops

Cuckoo Ray

Leucoraja naevus

Dab

Limanda limanda

European Sprat

Sprattus sprattus

Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Scyliorhinus canicula

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Poor Cod

Trisopterus minutus

Sea Trout

Salmo trutta

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Downie Point to Big Rob s Cove. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

BELLONA II

Wreck

GRANERO

Wreck

HMS REPRO

Wreck

HMT REPRO (POSSIBLY)

Wreck

Know where you can legally fish on Downie Point to Big Rob s Cove

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Scotland licenses and regulations

Scotland Boating Regulations

Scottish Canals is the public navigation authority for Scotland's canals, covering boat licences, permits, and navigation rules. For coastal and sea boating the UK-wide Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies instead.

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Scotland Fishing License

Scotland has no statutory rod licence for trout or coarse fishing (the only exception is the Border Esk). You instead need the permission of the landowner or permit holder; salmon and sea trout are fished via permits from the local fishery.

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Scotland Fishing Regulations

Official gov.scot guidance on freshwater fisheries rules - close times for salmon and brown trout, protection orders, and the consents needed to catch salmon or freshwater fish. Check the page for current dates.

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Scotland Stream Access Laws

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code grants broad public right of responsible access to most land and inland water (unlike England/Wales). Important: fishing is explicitly excluded from these access rights - you still need the relevant permit or the rights-holder's permission to fish.

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Downie Point to Big Rob s Cove and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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