Predannack Head Fishing

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Predannack Head Fishing Map

A rugged serpentine headland on the Lizard with deep, clear water, kelp beds and sheer ledges. Best on the flood to high water with a light-to-moderate W–SW swell for bass and pollack; calm summer days favour wrasse and mackerel. Access is via the South West Coast Path from Mullion Cove or Predannack (20–40 min walk) with steep, uneven sections; ground is very snaggy, so use abrasion-resistant leaders and rotten-bottom rigs and avoid big seas.

Ratings

⭐ 6.7/10 Overall
Catch Potential 7/10
Species Variety 8/10
Scenery & Comfort 8/10
Safety 3/10
Accessibility 4/10

Fish You Can Catch at Predannack Head

🐟 Pollack 9/10
🎯 Tip: Deep kelp gullies; fish dawn/dusk on a flooding tide. Cast metals or weedless soft plastics tight to the rocks. Strong gear and a drop net recommended from high ledges.
🐟 Ballan Wrasse 8/10
🎯 Tip: Rough kelp/rock ground; best on the flood in daylight. Float-fish or freelined crab/rag into gullies. 30–40 lb leader to bully fish; avoid big swell.
🐟 Bass 7/10
🎯 Tip: Work sandeels or paddle tails in the white water around points on a rising tide at dawn/dusk or after a blow. Surface/shallows plugs when swell allows.
🐟 Mackerel 7/10
🎯 Tip: Summer shoals run close; spin small metals or feathers into deep water near HW. Dusk best; mind strong cross-tide.
🐟 Bull Huss 6/10
🎯 Tip: Dusk into dark on the flood. Big fish/crab baits to rough ground; 60–80 lb trace with rotten-bottom. Neaps help reduce tide pull.
🐟 Conger Eel 6/10
🎯 Tip: Night over HW into kelp gullies. Whole squid or mackerel on 80 lb trace; lock up and lift steadily. Use a drop net for landing.
🐟 Garfish 6/10
🎯 Tip: Late spring–autumn. Float a small mackerel strip mid-water over deep edges on the flood; set 6–12 ft. Clear days or first light.
🐟 Pouting 5/10
🎯 Tip: After dark over rough ground. Small fish strips on 1/0–2/0 two-hook rigs near HW, neaps preferred.
🐟 Scad (Horse Mackerel) 5/10
🎯 Tip: Late summer evenings into dark. Small metals or sabikis under a float in back eddies on the last of the flood.
🐟 Corkwing Wrasse 5/10
🎯 Tip: Fish small rag or prawn, or tiny softs into shallow kelp pockets on the flood. Size 2–4 hooks; quick strike to beat snags.
🐟 Lesser Spotted Dogfish 4/10
🎯 Tip: Night on clean patches between kelp; last of flood to slack. Small fish baits with grip leads to hold in tide.
🐟 Black Bream 4/10
🎯 Tip: Summer over mixed ground. Float or light ledger with squid/fish strip; small sharp hooks. Keep baits moving to avoid wrasse.

Predannack Head Fishing

Summary

Predannack Head sits on the wild Atlantic side of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, between Mullion Cove and Kynance. It’s a rugged rock-fishing venue with deep, kelpy gullies, fast tide run and real potential for quality pollack, wrasse, bass and nighttime conger. The scenery is spectacular and the walk keeps the crowds down, rewarding prepared anglers with proper West Cornwall sport.

Location and Access

Reaching Predannack Head means a coastal-path walk to exposed rock ledges; it’s National Trust land bordering the Predannack airfield training area. Plan your approach in daylight and expect uneven ground and some short scrambles to reach the best platforms.

Seasons

Predannack produces classic Lizard rock species with a chance of a better fish if you put the time in. Seasonality matters, as does water clarity and swell.

Methods

Rough-ground rock fishing rules apply: keep it simple, fish strong, and adapt to the swell. Lure, float and bottom tactics all have their day.

Tides and Conditions

Tide run accelerates around the headland and dictates where bait and predators hold. Time your session for manageable swell and productive light levels.

Safety

This is a serious rock mark with high cliffs, slippery ledges and ocean swell exposure. If in doubt, don’t go down—and never fish it alone in rough conditions.

Facilities

Predannack is wild and undeveloped—come self-sufficient for food, water and first aid.

Tips

Treat it like a mini-expedition: travel light but strong, and match tactics to water state.

Regulations

This coastline sits within protected landscapes (SSSI/SAC/NT holdings), but recreational sea angling from the shore is generally permitted. Know and follow current fishery rules and local notices.