Porthbeor Beach Fishing

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Porthbeor Beach Fishing Map

Secluded south-coast Roseland cove with a clean sandy middle and rocky, kelp-lined ends. Fishable through the tide but best at dusk into night on a flooding tide. The sand offers chances for bass, dogfish and occasional rays, while the rocks/gullies hold wrasse and pollack; summer can see mackerel, garfish and scad pushing bait in tight. Sheltered from prevailing westerlies but exposed to easterlies, which can drive swell and weed. Access is via the South West Coast Path and a long, steep flight of steps from National Trust parking near St Anthony Head—travel light. Be mindful of cut-off points at higher tides, slippery weeded rocks and falling tides for the steep exit.

Ratings

⭐ 6.1/10 Overall
Catch Potential 6/10
Species Variety 7/10
Scenery & Comfort 8/10
Safety 5/10
Accessibility 4/10

Fish You Can Catch at Porthbeor Beach

🐟 Bass 8/10
🎯 Tip: Best at dawn/dusk on a flooding tide with a light surf. Shallow divers or soft plastics from the beach, or crab/worm baits into gullies by the rocks.
🐟 Pollack 7/10
🎯 Tip: Evening into dark around the headlands; cast metals or soft plastics parallel to the kelp line on mid-flood to high. Float-fished sandeel also works.
🐟 Ballan Wrasse 7/10
🎯 Tip: Work the rocky ends on the flood; lower crab or ragworm into kelp gullies on strong gear. LRF paddletails also score. Avoid slack water.
🐟 Lesser Spotted Dogfish 6/10
🎯 Tip: After dark over clean sand; small fish or squid baits cast into the bay on mid to high tide. Static rigs work best.
🐟 Mackerel 6/10
🎯 Tip: Summer in clear water; feathering or small metals from the rocks on a flooding tide. Best at first or last light.
🐟 Corkwing Wrasse 6/10
🎯 Tip: Common around rough ground; size 8-10 hooks with ragworm. Fish pockets between kelp on the flood with light gear.
🐟 Garfish 6/10
🎯 Tip: Calm, clear summer days; float a sliver of mackerel or sandeel over the sand/weed edge on the flood. Keep baits shallow.
🐟 Scad (Horse Mackerel) 5/10
🎯 Tip: Late summer evenings into dark; small metals or Sabikis worked mid-water from the rocks on the flood.
🐟 Golden-grey Mullet 5/10
🎯 Tip: Work the surf line with tiny rag or sandeel slivers on size 8s; best with a gentle swell on a flooding tide, summer to early autumn.
🐟 Flounder 4/10
🎯 Tip: Occasional on worm baits at night; cast short over clean sand on the flood and first of the ebb.
🐟 Mullet (Thick-lipped) 4/10
🎯 Tip: Stalk calm corners with bread flake under a light float; neap tides and settled seas offer the best chance.

Porthbeor Beach Fishing

Summary

Porthbeor Beach (Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall) is a secluded, east-facing sand and mixed-ground cove a short walk from St Anthony Head. Sheltered from dominant westerlies yet lively in an easterly push, it offers versatile shore fishing for bass, wrasse, and summer pelagics with the chance of rays after dark. Its remoteness keeps pressure light, rewarding tidy tactics and good tide timing.

Location and Access

Tucked between Towan Beach and St Anthony Head, Porthbeor is reached via the South West Coast Path and a steep flight of steps. Plan to travel light; this is a walk-in mark with no roadside casting.

Seasons

This is a mixed beach/rock venue with seasonal variety. Expect surf species over the sand and wrasse/pollack from the ends.

Methods

Fish it like two venues in one: a surf beach through the middle and rocky headlands at either end. Mobility and timing beat brute casting power here.

Tides and Conditions

Tide height determines how much beach you have; plan sessions around space and safety. Clarity and wind direction dictate whether you lure or bait fish.

Safety

This is a beautiful but committing beach with steep access and no lifeguard cover. Treat the ends as rock marks with the usual Atlantic caveats.

Facilities

There are no facilities on the beach itself—plan to be self-sufficient. Nearby provisions are a drive away on the Roseland.

Tips

Subtle adjustments make a big difference at this lightly pressured mark. Travel light and be ready to switch between beach and rock tactics.

Regulations

Shore angling is generally permitted at Porthbeor Beach; there are no site-specific bans for line fishing. Always follow national and Cornwall IFCA byelaws and any onsite National Trust guidance.