Boscawen Point Fishing

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Boscawen Point Fishing Map

A remote granite headland between Lamorna Cove and Porthcurno with deep water tight to the rocks and a strong tidal run around the point. Classic rough-ground fishing: kelp, ledges and boulders, with clear water in settled weather. Best on a flooding tide into dusk and at night for larger fish; summer brings baitfish and predators in close. Only attempt in calm to moderate seas with offshore or light northerly/westerly winds. Long approach via the South West Coast Path and a steep scramble to limited ledges; use a lifejacket, wear good boots and consider a rotten-bottom setup due to snags.

Ratings

⭐ 6.6/10 Overall
Catch Potential 7/10
Species Variety 8/10
Scenery & Comfort 8/10
Safety 3/10
Accessibility 3/10

Fish You Can Catch at Boscawen Point

🐟 Pollack 9/10
🎯 Tip: Work soft plastics or metals along kelp edges; or float sandeel by the drop-off. Best at dawn/dusk on a flooding tide, summer–autumn. Watch swell.
🐟 Ballan Wrasse 8/10
🎯 Tip: Crab or rag on strong gear tight to kelp-covered rock; short hooklength and rotten-bottom. Mid-flood to HW, May–Oct.
🐟 Mackerel 7/10
🎯 Tip: Feathers or small metals from mid-flood to dusk; calm, clear summer seas are best. Keep retrieves high to avoid kelp.
🐟 Bass 6/10
🎯 Tip: Plugs or sandeel/peeler into surfy gullies; dusk/night on a rising tide. A SW blow with some colour improves chances.
🐟 Pouting 6/10
🎯 Tip: Two-hook paternoster with fish/squid strips after dark over rough ground; bites from mid-tide up, year-round.
🐟 Scad (Horse Mackerel) 6/10
🎯 Tip: Mini metals or sabikis at dusk into dark; count down and work mid-water. Late summer–autumn on the flood.
🐟 Corkwing Wrasse 6/10
🎯 Tip: Float-fish rag or prawn tight to rock faces over kelp; steady through the flood, May–Sep. Small hooks, light snoods.
🐟 Garfish 6/10
🎯 Tip: Float small strip or sandeel near the surface over deep water; clear water on the flood, late spring–autumn.
🐟 Bull Huss 5/10
🎯 Tip: Big fish or squid baits on heavy mono/wire; drop into kelp gullies after dark. Neaps and first of the flood fish well.
🐟 Conger Eel 5/10
🎯 Tip: Whole mackerel or squid on heavy gear into gullies; fish slack to early flood after dark. Expect snags.
🐟 Black Bream 4/10
🎯 Tip: Small strip or worm on light gear at the edge of reef; calm, clear evenings late summer–autumn on the flood.

Boscawen Point Fishing

Summary

Boscawen Point is a wild granite headland on the far west Cornwall coast, set between Lamorna and the St Loy/Penberth stretch. It’s a serious rock mark with deep, kelpy water, powerful tidal push and superb potential for pollack, wrasse, bass and night-time conger. For confident rock anglers, it rewards effort with proper fish and dramatic scenery.

Location and Access

This is remote Penwith coast; access is via the South West Coast Path with steep, rough sections and occasional short scrambles to reach fishable ledges. Plan your approach and exit in daylight on a first visit and travel light.

Seasons

A rugged reef mark with depth and kelp, Boscawen produces classic West Cornwall species through the year. Expect fewer but better fish in lively seas.

Methods

Lure and float tactics shine around the point, while strong ledger gear scores after dark. Keep it simple, strong, and abrasion‑resistant.

Tides and Conditions

The point accelerates tide and swell. Read the water: small-to-moderate push with clear to lightly coloured water is ideal for lures and floats; rougher, coloured water favours bait for bass and eels.

Safety

This is an exposed rock headland with committing ledges. Treat it as a serious rock mark—there is no easy access and no quick rescue.

Facilities

There are no facilities at the point itself—treat this as a self‑supported session.

Tips

Small adjustments make a big difference here; think abrasion resistance, stealth, and tide lines.

Regulations

There is no known local ban on angling at Boscawen Point, but national and regional rules still apply. Always check for updates before you go.