Godrevy Point Fishing

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Godrevy Point Fishing Map

An exposed rocky headland at the northeast side of St Ives Bay facing Godrevy Lighthouse. The mark offers deep kelp-filled gullies, ledges and rough ground dropping into clean sand, giving year-round options. Prime times are the flood tide and dusk, with summer–autumn best for wrasse, pollack, mackerel and garfish, and occasional night conger in settled seas. Access is via the National Trust car parks at Godrevy with a walk over uneven paths and short scrambles. Swell can wrap the point and surge up ledges—fish only in safe conditions.

Ratings

⭐ 7/10 Overall
Catch Potential 7/10
Species Variety 8/10
Scenery & Comfort 9/10
Safety 4/10
Accessibility 6/10

Fish You Can Catch at Godrevy Point

🐟 Pollack 9/10
🎯 Tip: Cast soft plastics or metals along kelp-lined gullies; best at dusk on a flooding tide with a little swell. Keep lures high to avoid kelp and use 20–30 lb leaders.
🐟 Bass 8/10
🎯 Tip: Work surface lures or shallow divers into white water on a flooding tide; SW swell and overcast days best. Peeler crab or sandeel baits in gullies.
🐟 Mackerel 8/10
🎯 Tip: Summer shoals hit the point; small metals or 2–4 hook sabikis. Best at dawn/dusk on the flood when tide lines form. Keep numbers sensible.
🐟 Ballan Wrasse 8/10
🎯 Tip: Float or light ledger hard crab or rag near kelp-covered ledges; mid-flood to high. Strong gear and rotten-bottoms to beat snags; unhook quickly and release larger fish.
🐟 Scad (Horse Mackerel) 7/10
🎯 Tip: After dark in late summer/autumn; small sabikis or single size 6–8 hooks tipped with fish strip. Work mid-water over deep water from the point on the flood.
🐟 Garfish 7/10
🎯 Tip: Clear, calm summer evenings; float-fish a mackerel strip shallow or small spinners. Work tide edges near the point on the last of the flood/first of the ebb.
🐟 Pouting 6/10
🎯 Tip: Regular at night over rough ground; small fish/squid baits on size 2–4 hooks. Fish downtide into gullies an hour either side of high.
🐟 Conger Eel 6/10
🎯 Tip: Night over rough ground; big fish baits on heavy gear with a rotten-bottom. Best around slack into first of the flood. Expect snags and powerful fish—use abrasion-resistant leaders.
🐟 Three-bearded Rockling 5/10
🎯 Tip: After dark with ragworm or small fish strips in rocky gullies; fish the first half of the flood. Keep rigs simple to reduce losses.
🐟 Lesser Spotted Dogfish 5/10
🎯 Tip: Bottom baits of mackerel or squid over adjacent sand patches; best on a neap flood after dark. Use long snoods to keep baits moving.
🐟 Long-spined Sea Scorpion 5/10
🎯 Tip: Close-in around rock pools and kelp; tiny hooks baited with worm or prawn. Fish static or slow retrieve under the rod tip at mid to high water.
🐟 Whiting 4/10
🎯 Tip: Winter nights on small fish/squid baits; cast slightly off the point to find cleaner water. Best on the flood around high.

Godrevy Point Fishing

Summary

Godrevy Point sits on the northern tip of St Ives Bay, staring straight into the Atlantic with the lighthouse off to your right and miles of surf beaches to your left. It’s a classic Cornish headland mark: dramatic ground, deep kelp-fringed water, and surf-washed coves that hold bass, pollack and wrasse in season. If you respect the sea and the cliffs, it’s a rewarding venue for both lure and bait anglers.

Location and Access

Getting to Godrevy Point is straightforward, with National Trust parking and the South West Coast Path delivering you onto the headland. The final approach to any rock mark is exposed and uneven, so dress for rough granite and wind.

Seasons

The headland and adjacent surf beaches produce a mix of rough-ground and open-beach species. Bass and pollack headline the sport, with wrasse in the kelp and summer mackerel shoals under the birds.

Methods

Godrevy fishes well with both lures and baits; choose tactics to match the ground and sea state. Lure work shines in clear water; baits come into their own in colour and after a blow.

Tides and Conditions

This is an Atlantic-facing mark: swell and long-period sets matter more than wind speed alone. Pick your windows; safety comes first.

Safety

Godrevy is beautiful but unforgiving: sheer drops, barnacled rock, and surging swell. Choose conservative perches and fish within your limits.

Facilities

Facilities are decent by Cornish headland standards, with seasonal services close to the car park and full amenities a short drive away.

Tips

A bit of watercraft goes a long way here. Read the gullies, watch the birds, and cover ground until you find fish.

Regulations

Regulations change, so always check current rules before you go. Godrevy lies within a Marine Conservation Zone, and wildlife protections are actively enforced.