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Logan Rock

6.8 · Rocks · Cornwall

Logan Rock is a prominent granite headland at Treen on the east side of Porthcurno Bay. It offers deep, clear water close to the rocks with strong tidal flow around the points, kelp-filled gullies, and casts onto mixed ground with sand patches toward Pedn Vounder. Best in settled to moderate conditions; big Atlantic swells and SW winds make it dangerous. Access is from Treen car park via the coast path with a steep, uneven descent and short scrambles onto ledges. Summer brings mackerel, garfish, wrasse and scad; dusk and winter conditions suit pollack, with conger and huss at night. Use stout tackle and abrasion-resistant leaders, and consider rotten-bottom rigs to cope with rough ground.

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Best window: 18:00-21:00 around the rising tide

Most likely species: Ballan Wrasse and Pollack

Fair conditions. Best around 18:00-21:00 around the rising tide. Good chance of Ballan Wrasse and Pollack.

NW 3 mph Rain 4% High tide 10:22

Fishable, but pick your timing carefully.

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Where the data comes from. Weather and sea-state readings come from the Met Office and Open-Meteo forecast models, refreshed several times a day. High and low water are taken from tide-station predictions for this stretch of coast.

How the score works. Each window is scored 0–100 from the signals that most reliably move fish inshore: tide movement (a running tide carries food, so the last of the flood and first of the ebb are usually the prime spells), wind speed and direction (onshore wind stirs food into the surf — up to the point it makes fishing hard), sea state (a little wave and swell movement helps, heavy swell hurts), and weather — rain, temperature and light. Behind the headline number we score bite opportunity and comfort separately, and run a separate safety check on wind and swell. The size of the tide counts too: spring tides move more water than neaps, so the tidal range for this stretch of coast is weighed alongside the tide's direction, your target species and this mark — and unusually big springs strengthen the safety check, because the water rises faster and covers more ground.

Your target species counts. Pick a species below and the score also weights what we know about it — its season, preferred sea temperature, tide stage and sea state, and whether it feeds by day or night.

The rating is guidance, not a guarantee — conditions change fast on the coast, so always judge the sea in front of you before you fish.

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Spring vs neap tides. Spring tides have a larger difference between high and low water, so more water moves on each tide — usually stronger flow that stirs up food and gets fish feeding. Neap tides have a smaller range and generally gentler movement. The range here is compared with what is normal for this stretch of coast, and the cycle swings between springs and neaps roughly every week, following the moon.

Big spring tides: the water rises faster and covers more ground than usual — double-check access routes and cut-off points before you fish.

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Logan Rock is a serious exposed granite rock mark where timing, swell choice and neat tackle matter more than distance. Fish it in settled to moderate conditions, with moving water and low light for predators, or bright settled spells for wrasse tight in the kelp. The key decision is whether to work the deep clear water and kelp edges with lures, drop baits short into rough gullies, or cast toward the mixed ground and sand patches toward Pedn Vounder.

  • Know when Logan Rock is worth the walk — and when to leave it alone.
  • Pick the deep points, kelp gullies or mixed ground for the species you want.
  • Time the flood, dusk and neaps to avoid wasted sessions.
  • Use the right rotten-bottom and leader setup before you lose gear.
  • Have a nearby backup ready when swell wraps the headland.

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Overall rating

6.8 /10

Blend of catch potential, access, safety, and overall experience.

Category scores

Catch Potential 7/10
Species Variety 8/10
Scenery & Comfort 8/10
Safety 4/10
Accessibility 4/10

Pollack 9/10
Tip: Work soft plastics or metals at dawn/dusk along kelp edges on a flooding tide; autumn best. Long rod to keep line clear of ledges.
Mackerel 8/10
Tip: Summer evenings; feathers or 20–40 g metals into deep water at the headland. Moving water improves takes.
Ballan Wrasse 8/10
Tip: Crab or ragworm tight to rock/kelp, short traces and rotten-bottom. Best on the flood, summer–autumn.
Scad (Horse Mackerel) 7/10
Tip: Late summer nights; small sabikis under a float or slowly jigged metals midwater. A headtorch light can draw them in.
Bass 6/10
Tip: On a swell and flooding tide, fish plugs or weedless soft plastics in the wash at first/last light; late spring–autumn.
Pouting 6/10
Tip: After dark over rough ground; small fish/squid strips dropped into 10–20 m. First of the flood is reliable.
Corkwing Wrasse 6/10
Tip: Small hooks with rag or prawn tight to vertical rock faces; calm pockets in summer. Short hooklength to avoid snags.
Conger Eel 6/10
Tip: Night; big mackerel/squid baits in gullies on 80 lb trace. Fish last of ebb into first flood with a rotten-bottom.
Garfish 6/10
Tip: Float-fished sandeel strip 4–6 ft deep along tide lines at the point; summer–early autumn. Strike quickly.
Bull Huss 5/10
Tip: Dusk into night with large fish/crab baits on strong traces; cast short to rough ground. Best on neaps, summer–autumn.

Local knowledge

Logan Rock fishing guide

Practical access, seasons, methods, tides, safety and facilities for this mark.

Logan Rock, set on the Treryn Dinas headland between Porthcurno and Penberth, is a classic west Cornwall rock mark with dramatic cliffs and deep water under your feet. It’s prized for clear water lure fishing, hard-fighting wrasse, and dusk pollack, with the chance of bass in the right swell. This is a serious, exposed mark that rewards good judgment and tidy tactics.

Perched on National Trust land, Logan Rock is reached on foot via the South West Coast Path from Treen. Expect a beautiful but committing walk with uneven ground and some light scrambling to reach lower ledges. Parking is limited in season, so arrive early.

  • Park in Treen village (pay-and-display/seasonal attendants); follow signposted paths toward Logan Rock/Treryn Dinas, then pick your ledge off the coast path
  • Alternative but longer approaches from Porthcurno or Penberth via the coast path; both involve steep ascents/descents
  • 10–25 minutes walk depending on pace and chosen platform; allow extra time for careful route-finding on first visit
  • Terrain is rugged granite: sloping slabs, broken ledges, and slick weed in places; footwear with good grip is essential
  • No vehicular access to the headland; plan to carry minimal, secure kit and leave hands free for scrambling

The headland offers mixed rough ground and clean patches, pulling in both resident reef fish and passing predators. Seasonality matters, with summer and autumn the most productive.

  • Spring (Apr–May): Pollack, early ballan wrasse, occasional bass; first garfish show with warming water
  • Summer (Jun–Aug): Ballan and corkwing wrasse, pollack, mackerel, garfish, scad at dusk, bass (lures or baits in lively water); odd black bream and triggerfish in warm spells
  • Autumn (Sep–Nov): Bass at dawn/dusk and in a rolling swell, pollack peak at low light, scad into dark, increasing chance of conger and bull huss after dark
  • Winter (Dec–Mar): Fewer options in rough weather; persistent anglers find pollack on lures, conger and rockling at night, occasional whiting on calmer evenings
  • Year-round by-catch: Poor cod, pouting; occasional surprise visitors around the headland

This is classic granite rock fishing: travel light, fish neatly, and adapt to clarity and swell. Lures excel in clear water; bait scores for wrasse by day and conger/huss after dark.

  • Lure fishing:
    • Soft plastics (weedless paddletails 12–20 g, eels 15–30 g) for pollack down the face; count down and keep moving
    • Slim minnow plugs and metal jigs for mackerel/garfish; surface and sub-surface lures for bass at first/last light
    • Use 20–30 lb braid with 20–30 lb fluoro leader; consider 40 lb leader around kelp and granite
  • Float fishing:
    • Mackerel strip/sandeel for garfish and pollack; depth 10–20 ft and adjust to find the band
    • Prawn or peeler crab for wrasse tight to rock fringes and kelp gullies
  • Bottom fishing (rough ground):
    • Strong running ledger or pulley with a short snood; always use a weak link/rotten-bottom for the lead
    • Baits: hardback crab or peeled for wrasse; mackerel/squid/bluey cocktails for huss and conger after dark
    • Hooks: robust 1/0–2/0 for wrasse; 3/0–5/0 for huss/conger; abrasion-resistant leaders are vital
  • Presentation and timing:
    • Work lures at dawn/dusk or in overcast conditions; wrasse feed confidently mid-tide in daylight
    • Keep rigs compact to reduce snagging; cast slightly uptide to maintain line control around the headland’s flow

Movement and clarity dictate results at Logan Rock. Aim for manageable swell, moving water, and low-light windows.

  • Tides: Flood to high water often fishes best for wrasse and bass; pollack show on both ends with a dusk surge
  • Springs vs neaps: Neaps are kinder for bottom gear in kelp; springs can switch on bass/pollack but raise safety stakes
  • Swell/wind: Light northerlies give calm, clear water ideal for lures; strong S–SW swell wraps dangerously and is unfishable
  • Water clarity: Clear = lures/float; coloured and lumpy = big baits for huss/conger and bass in the foam lines
  • Time of day: First and last light for predators; after dark for huss/conger and scad; bright days suit wrasse in tight ground
  • Seasonality: Peak sport June–October; winter sessions demand settled spells and extra caution

This is an exposed, high-consequence rock mark with uneven approaches. Treat it as a mountaineering day out as much as a fishing trip.

  • Steep drops, sloping granite and slick weed: wear grippy boots and a modern auto-inflating lifejacket
  • Swell wraps around the headland; rogue sets can surge several metres up slabs—observe for 15–20 minutes before committing
  • Some lower ledges can be cut off; know the tide, carry a headtorch, and set a hard turnaround time
  • Phone signal is patchy; fish with a partner and tell someone your plan
  • Access is unsuitable for those with limited mobility; hands-free scrambling required in places
  • Stick to waymarked paths on National Trust land; avoid disturbing nesting seabirds in season and keep well back from unstable cliff edges
  • Night fishing only if you know the ledges from daylight; avoid storm swells entirely

The headland is wild; plan to be self-sufficient. Nearby villages offer basics before and after a session.

  • Parking in Treen village and seasonal facilities at Porthcurno; both can be full in summer—arrive early
  • Public toilets typically at Porthcurno (seasonal opening) and at popular car parks; none on the headland
  • Pubs/cafés in Treen and Porthcurno operate seasonally; bring water and food
  • Tackle and bait available in Penzance/Newlyn (20–30 minutes by car); limited options in small local stores
  • Mobile signal is intermittent; download charts/forecast data beforehand
  • No lighting, shelter, or bins on-site—carry out all litter and line

Local anglers treat Logan Rock as a precision mark—tidy gear and good timing beat brute force. A little stealth goes a long way in clear water.

  • Travel light: one rod, compact lure roll or a small bait wallet, and a minimal rig wallet with rotten-bottom links
  • Weedless soft plastics save gear in kelp; count lures down and work the depth band where bites start
  • For wrasse, fish crab or prawn right against the structure; strike firmly and turn fish immediately
  • If birds are working tight to the headland, be ready with metals or a diving plug—mackerel/scad and bass follow
  • On bright, calm days, drop to fluorocarbon leaders and natural baits under a float; on lumpy days, step up leaders and hook sizes
  • Dusk into full dark can switch on scad and huss; a headtorch with red light preserves night vision and draws fewer insects
  • Summer parking and path traffic are heavy—start pre-dawn to secure a ledge and avoid heat/swell glare
  • Expect tackle losses; pre-tie spare leaders/rotten bottoms to maximise fishing time

Public shore angling is generally permitted at Logan Rock. Always check for the latest national and local rules before you go.

  • No rod licence is required for sea fishing in England from the shore
  • Bass regulations change periodically: recent rules have included a closed period and limited daily retention with a 42 cm minimum—check current MMO guidance before retaining any bass
  • Observe minimum sizes and byelaws enforced by Cornwall IFCA if retaining species such as crabs/lobsters; many reef fish (e.g., wrasse) have no legal size but are best released for conservation
  • National Trust land: keep to paths, take all litter home, no fires or camping on the headland
  • Some nearby beaches have seasonal dog restrictions; check local signage if accessing via sand
  • Respect protected wildlife: do not disturb nesting seabirds or seals; maintain distance to avoid offences under the Wildlife and Countryside Act
  • If in doubt, practice catch-and-release and measure fish; do not gaff fish from height—use safe release methods