Little Molunan Fishing

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Little Molunan Fishing Map

A small, sheltered cove beneath St Anthony Head on the Roseland, with mixed sand and rocky margins leading to kelp beds and quick depth near the headland. Best on a flooding tide with clear water; summer and early autumn see baitfish, gars and scad push in, while wrasse and pollack patrol the rocky edges year-round. Access is via the National Trust car park and a steep path/steps; swell can refract around the head, and the tidal run strengthens toward the lighthouse.

Ratings

⭐ 6.7/10 Overall
Catch Potential 6/10
Species Variety 8/10
Scenery & Comfort 9/10
Safety 6/10
Accessibility 5/10

Fish You Can Catch at Little Molunan

🐟 Pollack 8/10
🎯 Tip: Weedless soft plastics or metals along kelp edges from rocks by the head; best at dawn/dusk on the flood in clear water. Keep lures deep but moving; strong tide run.
🐟 Ballan Wrasse 8/10
🎯 Tip: Crab or rag baits into kelp gullies; daytime on the flood. Use strong gear and short traces to beat snags. Summer to early autumn.
🐟 Bass 7/10
🎯 Tip: Surface or subsurface lures, or live sandeel, worked in the tide run around the head. First/last light, flooding to high, with a bit of swell. Keep mobile along ledges.
🐟 Mackerel 7/10
🎯 Tip: Feathers/sabikis or small metals cast into the channel; summer evenings on a flooding tide. Keep above kelp and watch for bird activity.
🐟 Pouting 6/10
🎯 Tip: Dusk/night on small fish or squid baits to the edge of rough ground. Short hooklengths to reduce tangles; steady bites on the flood.
🐟 Scad (Horse Mackerel) 6/10
🎯 Tip: After dark late summer–autumn; small sabikis under a glow float in the channel on the flood. Keep baits midwater.
🐟 Conger Eel 6/10
🎯 Tip: After dark into rough ground; large fish/squid baits on 80lb mono traces. Best around slack to early flood. Expect snags—use rotten-bottom.
🐟 Garfish 6/10
🎯 Tip: Float-fished strips or small spinners over clean patches from beach/ledges; late spring–autumn, bright days on the flood.
🐟 Lesser Spotted Dogfish 5/10
🎯 Tip: Night, oily fish baits on sandier seams at cove edges; neap tides easier. Use grip leads to hold in the run.
🐟 Mullet (Thick-lipped) 5/10
🎯 Tip: Calm clear days in the cove; bread flake under a small float or freelined. Best on a making tide; keep quiet and scale down.

Little Molunan Fishing

Summary

Little Molunan sits just below St Anthony Head on the Roseland peninsula, looking across the mouth of the Fal to Pendennis Point. A compact cove with access to adjacent rocky ground, it offers clear water, quick depth and plenty of tide movement—ideal for wrasse, pollack, mackerel and seasonal bass. It’s a scenic, relatively sheltered mark with options to roam between beach and rocks depending on conditions.

Location and Access

This mark is reached via St Anthony Head on the Roseland side of Falmouth Bay, with the National Trust car park the usual starting point. The descent to the beach is on a well‑trodden but steep path/steps; travel light and expect a lung-busting climb back up.

Seasons

The cove and adjacent rocks produce a classic southwest mix, with summer variety and a leaner but worthwhile winter.

Methods

Little Molunan fishes well with mobile, light approaches, but you’ll want sturdier gear for the rough ground edges. Match your method to tide state and water clarity.

Tides and Conditions

The headland funnels tide, while the cove itself offers pockets of shelter. Work the flood, watch the cross‑set, and aim for low‑light windows in summer.

Safety

Access is straightforward but steep, and the surrounding rocks can be slippery with kelp. Treat it as a light‑gear venue and plan your exit before dark.

Facilities

There are no facilities on the beach itself, so go prepared. The car park area has seasonal basics, and the nearest services are back in St Mawes.

Tips

A few small tweaks make a big difference at Little Molunan. Travel light, read the water, and use the tide to your advantage.

Regulations

Sea angling is generally permitted here, but you are within the Fal and Helford designated conservation area network, so local byelaws and national rules apply. Always check the latest Cornwall IFCA and UK government guidance before your trip.