Lowland Point Fishing

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Lowland Point Fishing Map

A rugged rocky headland on the east side of the Lizard peninsula, adjacent to the Manacles reef. Lowland Point offers kelp-filled gullies, ledges and mixed rough ground with some deeper water close in. Best in settled to moderate swell on a flooding tide, with summer into autumn bringing the most variety. Access is via the South West Coast Path from Coverack or the north side, with a moderately long walk. Slippery weeded rock and surging swell demand care.

Ratings

⭐ 6.9/10 Overall
Catch Potential 7/10
Species Variety 8/10
Scenery & Comfort 8/10
Safety 4/10
Accessibility 5/10

Fish You Can Catch at Lowland Point

🐟 Pollack 9/10
🎯 Tip: Spin sandeels or soft plastics along kelp gullies; best on the flood at dusk. Work lures tight to rock faces and lift fish clear quickly.
🐟 Ballan Wrasse 9/10
🎯 Tip: Crab or rag baits into kelp/rough ground; float or simple ledger. Daylight on a flooding tide, spring-autumn. Use abrasion-resistant gear.
🐟 Bass 8/10
🎯 Tip: Surface or sub-surface lures through tide runs and white water on a rising tide at dawn/dusk. Also try peeler or sandeel into gutters after a swell.
🐟 Mackerel 7/10
🎯 Tip: Summer shoals in clear water; spin metals or small feathers into the tide. Best at first/last light on a flood.
🐟 Corkwing Wrasse 6/10
🎯 Tip: Small hooks with rag or prawn close to kelp edges; float fish into gullies. Daylight on flooding tides; return promptly.
🐟 Conger Eel 6/10
🎯 Tip: After dark, ledger big fish baits (mackerel head) straight down ledges into deep kelp. Heavy gear and rubbing leader; fish slack to first of the flood.
🐟 Garfish 6/10
🎯 Tip: Late spring-autumn; float a small mackerel/sandeel strip 4-8 ft down over clear water on the flood. Long trace, small hooks.
🐟 Pouting 5/10
🎯 Tip: After dark on rough ground; small fish baits or rag on 2-hook flappers. Cast short into gullies and ledges on the flood.
🐟 Three-bearded Rockling 5/10
🎯 Tip: Night fishing; small worm or fish baits dropped into kelpy holes and boulder crevices. Short casts, slow retrieve. Neaps and the flood fish well.
🐟 Black Bream 5/10
🎯 Tip: Late summer over mixed rough ground; small squid or prawn strips on light gear. Keep baits just off bottom to avoid wrasse; calm, clear evenings best.

Lowland Point Fishing

Summary

Lowland Point is a low, rocky headland on the east side of the Lizard Peninsula, just north of Coverack in Cornwall. It offers classic rough-ground rock fishing with kelp-filled gullies, mixed reefs and the odd sand tongue, making it a rewarding mark for wrasse, pollack, bass and night species when conditions line up.

Location and Access

Lowland Point sits on the South West Coast Path between Coverack and Porthoustock. Access is on foot along undulating coastal path and sheep-grazed grass, with the final approaches over uneven rock and boulders.

Seasons

Methods

This is predominantly a rough-ground rock mark where lure and float tactics shine by day and heavier bottom rigs come into their own after dark. Travel fairly light, expect snags, and use rotten-bottom links if you’re touching the deck.

Tides and Conditions

Lowland Point faces broadly east and is often fishable when the Atlantic side is blown out. Tide movement is useful, and clarity matters for lure work.

Safety

This is a natural rock headland with kelp, weed and uneven ground; it’s not suitable for anyone with limited mobility. Plan your route, watch the swell, and avoid getting lured onto lower ledges if the sea’s pushing in.

Facilities

There are no facilities at the mark itself; it’s a remote-feeling spot despite being close to villages. Come self-sufficient and allow time for the walk in and out.

Tips

Treat this as several small marks rather than one: each gully, point and seam of tide can fish very differently. Arrive at low water the first time to read the ground and note your safe exits.

Regulations

Angling from the shore is permitted here. The waters off this coast are adjacent to The Manacles Marine Conservation Zone, so treat reef life with care and avoid disturbing protected features. Always check current rules before you go.