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Shanny Fishing in Cornwall

Cornwall has 8 shore marks rated for shanny. They're ranked below by how strongly shanny show at each spot, with today's live conditions beside every mark — so you can pick a spot that's worth fishing right now, not just on paper.

When to go

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Best months: Apr–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

Tide Fish the low

Time of day Daylight sessions fish best

Best shanny marks in Cornwall

Ranked by how strongly shanny show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

East Portholland Reliable for shanny
Today 65 Good

LRF; tiny rag or prawn on size 12–16 hooks dropped into rockpools/crevices; takes all states of tide very close in.
Hawke’s Point Reliable for shanny
Today 65 Good

Tiny hooks and worm near weeded rock pools and crevices at mid to high water; short drops, no long casts.
Nare Point Reliable for shanny
Today 65 Good

Abundant in rockpools and ledges. Tiny baits on size 10-14; probe crevices at low to mid tide.
Towan Head Reliable for shanny
Today 65 Good

LRF with tiny baits in shallow weedy cracks at low-mid tide around ledges. Micro hooks, short drops.
Durgan Worth a try for shanny
Today 65 Good

Pick rock pools and boulder holes at low-mid tide. Tiny pieces of rag or prawn on size 12-16, lower straight down; quick bites.
Penberth Cove Worth a try for shanny
Today 62 Fair

Tiny baits (rag, mussel) lowered into holes among boulders; low water or early flood, calm seas. Keep tackle minimal to avoid snagging.
Mullion Cove Harbour Wall Worth a try for shanny
Today 65 Good

Very close in among boulders; small hooks with worm/fish lowered into holes. Best at mid tide with a gentle swell.
Bass Point Worth a try for shanny
Today 65 Good

Size 12–8 hooks with bits of worm; drop into rock pools and crevices around low water. Short drops and steady lifts.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

Tactics for shanny

Top baits, best first

  1. Harbour Rag (Maddies)
  2. Mussel
  3. Limpet
  4. Soft Crab

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Split Shot Rig
  2. Dropshot
  3. Float Paternoster

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the Shanny species guide.

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