Fishing in Altarnun

10.9 miles from Altarnun

Steep, scenic cove just east of Tintagel with a small sandy beach and rocky ledges on both sides. Most fishing is from the rocks into kelp-lined gullies and mixed ground; the beach fishes in calmer surf. Summer brings wrasse, pollack, scorpionfish and garfish, with conger and rockling after dark; mackerel...

11.0 miles from Altarnun

Crackington Haven is a small, dramatic north-coast cove between Bude and Boscastle. The fishing is mainly from rugged rock ledges on both sides of the beach, with kelp-filled gullies and mixed, snaggy ground dropping into relatively deep water. It’s a classic wrasse and pollack venue in summer, with mackerel and...

11.3 miles from Altarnun

An exposed Atlantic-facing beach backed by slate cliffs and reefs, with mixed sand and rocky ground. The sandy strand largely disappears at high water; at lower states, gullies, kelp beds, and clean sand patches open up. Fish the surf for bass and rays, or work the rocky ledges on either...

11.9 miles from Altarnun

Exposed rock headland with deep, kelpy water and strong Atlantic tidal movement. Access is via steep coastal paths from Tintagel village to small rock platforms; only suitable for experienced rock anglers in settled to moderate seas. Produces pollack and wrasse by day, with conger, huss and pouting after dark; summer...

12.7 miles from Altarnun

A tide-washed reef and ledge system around the Black Rock outcrop at the south end of Widemouth Bay. Rough, kelpy ground interspersed with sandy gullies offers classic rock-fishing: wrasse and pollack tight to the weed, with summer pelagics moving through and nocturnal species after dark. Best on a flooding tide...

13.3 miles from Altarnun

A wide, exposed Atlantic surf beach just south of Bude with clean sand and pronounced surf gutters. Rocky ground at the north end (Black Rock) and the southern end adds variety. Bass and small-eyed rays are prime targets in settled surf; dogfish are plentiful after dark; winter brings whiting; occasional...