Geevor Rocks Fishing

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Geevor Rocks Fishing Map

Exposed granite rock platforms below Geevor Tin Mine near Pendeen on Cornwall’s Atlantic coast. Deep water meets kelp-covered rough ground within casting range, making it a classic lure-and-bait rock mark. Most productive in settled conditions with a light swell, especially around dawn/dusk and on a flooding tide. Summer and early autumn bring wrasse, pollack, mackerel and garfish; after dark and in winter, conger and rockling feature. Access involves coastal paths and a steep scramble to low ledges; plan for swell, surges and slippery weeded rock. Strong tackle, abrasion-resistant leaders and a lifejacket are recommended.

Ratings

⭐ 6.7/10 Overall
Catch Potential 7/10
Species Variety 8/10
Scenery & Comfort 8/10
Safety 3/10
Accessibility 4/10

Fish You Can Catch at Geevor Rocks

🐟 Pollack 9/10
🎯 Tip: Spin or float-fish sandeels/soft plastics along kelp gullies; best at dawn/dusk on a flooding tide; keep lures mid-water to avoid snags. Summer-autumn.
🐟 Ballan Wrasse 8/10
🎯 Tip: Crab or rag under a float/light ledger tight to kelp-ledges; fish flood into high; summer-autumn; use strong tackle to steer fish from snags.
🐟 Bass 7/10
🎯 Tip: Work surface/sub-surface lures or crab/sandeel baits in white water around points; rising tide into dusk or first of ebb after a swell; late spring-autumn.
🐟 Mackerel 7/10
🎯 Tip: Summer shoals; feathering or small metals from higher ledges; best on the flood at dusk. Watch swell and gannets for signs.
🐟 Conger Eel 7/10
🎯 Tip: Night over rough ground; large mackerel/squid baits on heavy pulley rigs; neap floods into high fish well. Expect snags below ledges.
🐟 Pouting 6/10
🎯 Tip: After dark around rough ground; small fish or mussel baits on 2-hook paternoster; flood to high; autumn-winter.
🐟 Three-bearded Rockling 6/10
🎯 Tip: Night in kelpy gullies; small worm or squid strips on simple ledger; fish the flood; winter-spring.
🐟 Scad (Horse Mackerel) 6/10
🎯 Tip: Warm evenings into night; small sabikis or micro metals worked mid-water; best on the flood; late summer-autumn.
🐟 Corkwing Wrasse 6/10
🎯 Tip: Small rag, prawn or mussel under a float right by kelp; flood into high; late spring-autumn.
🐟 Lesser Spotted Dogfish 5/10
🎯 Tip: Small fish/squid baits on simple ledger into mixed ground; fishes most states but better after dark; year-round.
🐟 Bull Huss 5/10
🎯 Tip: Big fish or whole squid baits on strong gear to kelpy gullies; best after dark on the flood to high; spring-autumn.

Geevor Rocks Fishing

Summary

Geevor Rocks sits beneath the historic Geevor Tin Mine between Pendeen and St Just on Cornwall’s wild north coast. It’s a dramatic granite rock mark with quick access to deep water, prolific rough-ground life, and real trophy potential for wrasse, pollack and night-time eels and huss.

Location and Access

Getting there is straightforward, but the final approach is a proper rock mark descent. The South West Coast Path skirts the mine, with several fisherman's paths dropping to ledges and gullies.

Seasons

Geevor fishes like a classic deep, kelpy north-coast rock mark. Summer brings diversity; autumn and dark hours bring heft.

Methods

Rough ground demands robust tackle and thoughtful presentation. Aim to fish tight to structure without feeding the kelp too much metal.

Tides and Conditions

Tide, swell and clarity decide your day here. The mark faces into Atlantic weather, so choose windows carefully.

Safety

This is an exposed, serious rock mark—treat it with full respect. Only go in safe conditions and with appropriate kit.

Facilities

Facilities are limited once you leave the car. Plan to be self-sufficient on the rocks.

Tips

Small adjustments make a big difference at Geevor. Think vertical and close-quarters rather than long-chuck beach tactics.

Regulations

General recreational sea angling is permitted at Geevor Rocks, but you must follow national and local rules. Always verify the latest guidance before your trip.