Marazion Beach Fishing

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Marazion Beach Fishing Map

Long, gently shelving sand across Mount’s Bay facing south, with occasional patches of shingle and the rocky features around Chapel Rock and the St Michael’s Mount causeway nearby. Best results on a flooding tide into dusk or after dark. In summer, mackerel and garfish work along the margins; at night, flatfish and dogfish are common, with chances of rays over cleaner sand. Bass patrol the surf gutters on a blow from the southwest. Easy access from multiple car parks and firm walking on compacted sand, but watch surf, weed after storms, and the rising tide near the causeway. Daytime can be busy with bathers; evenings and nights are quieter.

Ratings

⭐ 6.9/10 Overall
Catch Potential 6/10
Species Variety 7/10
Scenery & Comfort 9/10
Safety 7/10
Accessibility 9/10

Fish You Can Catch at Marazion Beach

🐟 Bass 8/10
🎯 Tip: Surf gutters; dawn/dusk on a flooding tide. Lures (soft plastics/metals) or sandeel/peeler baits. Onshore breeze and mild swell push fish tight in.
🐟 Small-eyed Ray 7/10
🎯 Tip: Night into first half of the flood; long cast onto clean sand. Sandeel or launce on pulley rigs. Spring-autumn in calmer seas.
🐟 Whiting 6/10
🎯 Tip: Winter nights; long casts with lug/squid cocktails on 2-3 hook flappers. Target the mid-outer bars on the flood.
🐟 Plaice 6/10
🎯 Tip: Spring-early summer in clear water by day. Beads/spoons and long snoods with ragworm or crab; cast to distant sandbanks.
🐟 Lesser Spotted Dogfish 6/10
🎯 Tip: After dark over sand; small mackerel or squid baits on 2/0s. Keep baits static on neap tides. Year-round, best late summer-winter.
🐟 Mackerel 6/10
🎯 Tip: June-Sept evenings on the flood; watch for shoals tight in. Fast metals or small feathers in clear, calm water.
🐟 Golden-grey Mullet 6/10
🎯 Tip: Calm surf lanes and stream mouths; small hooks with ragworm or artificial worm on light gear. Dusk on flood/early ebb in summer.
🐟 Dab 5/10
🎯 Tip: Nov-Mar; small lug or fish slivers on 2-3 hook flappers. Aim for gutters and the first sand bar; fish the flood into dusk.
🐟 Dover Sole 5/10
🎯 Tip: Warm, calm nights May-Sept. Short casts just beyond the first breaker; rag or lug on small hooks and long snoods. Neaps, last of the flood.
🐟 Thornback Ray 5/10
🎯 Tip: Evening flood over clean sand; bluey, squid or sandeel on pulley rigs at medium range. Late winter-spring and again in autumn.
🐟 Garfish 4/10
🎯 Tip: Summer flood near the Mount's rocky edges; float thin mackerel strips. Best at dawn/dusk in clear water.

Marazion Beach Fishing

Summary

Marazion Beach sits on the eastern side of Mount’s Bay, looking straight across to St Michael’s Mount, and offers classic Cornish surf fishing on clean sand with pockets of mixed ground at either end. It’s a versatile mark that produces through most of the year, with bass in lively surf, rays and turbot in settled seas, and winter whiting after dark. Easy access, ample parking, and a long, feature-rich shoreline make it a reliable choice for both roving lure anglers and bait fishers.

Location and Access

Set between Penzance and Praa Sands, Marazion Beach runs along the Mount’s Bay coast road with multiple access points and broad stretches of firm sand. The approach is straightforward and largely level, with short walks from the main car parks to the waterline at mid to high tide.

Seasons

Marazion is a mixed venue with distinct seasonal patterns. Expect surf species on the clean sand and rock-related visitors along the fringes.

Methods

Both bait and lure tactics work well here; choose your approach based on surf height and water clarity.

Tides and Conditions

Tide state and sea texture matter more than raw distance. Read the beach, find the gutters and bars, and time your casts to the fish’s movements.

Safety

It’s an open sandy beach, but rip currents, fast-flooding tides, and slippery rocks near the causeway deserve respect. Always keep clear of swimmers and watersports zones.

Facilities

Marazion is well served compared to many surf beaches, with amenities clustered along the seafront and in the village.

Tips

Success here comes from reading the sand and staying mobile. Treat it like a search mission rather than a static chuck-and-wait.

Regulations

Sea angling is generally permitted from Marazion Beach, but you must follow national and local rules and any on-site signage. Regulations can change—always check the latest notices before you fish.