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Discover sea fishing in Ashton (Cornwall), Cornwall with fast access to Rinsey Cove, Trewavas Head and Praa Sands. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Ashton (Cornwall), terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
8.5 miles from Ashton (Cornwall)
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...
8.7 miles from Ashton (Cornwall)
A sheltered, gently shelving sandy beach on the east side of St Ives with clean ground and rocky fringes at either end. Best fished at dawn, dusk, and after dark, especially the last two hours of the flood into high water. Summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad close in, with...
9.0 miles from Ashton (Cornwall)
A prominent granite headland just south of Mousehole with deep, clear water and kelp-lined ledges. Strong tidal movement wraps around the point, bringing fish tight to the rocks. Best on a flooding tide, at dawn or dusk, and after dark in calm or slight seas. Summer sport is excellent for...
9.1 miles from Ashton (Cornwall)
A small, tidal beach tucked between Smeaton’s Pier and Porthgwidden at St Ives. Bamaluz fishes best on a flooding tide when kelp-lined gullies fill and bait fish move in. The ground is mixed—sand pockets between rough rock and weed—ideal for wrasse, gobies and scorpion fish, with summer pelagics (mackerel/garfish) over...
9.2 miles from Ashton (Cornwall)
A small, sheltered, east‑facing sandy cove in St Ives beneath The Island headland. Clean sand in the middle with kelp‑covered, fish‑holding rocks at both ends gives options for light lure, float and short‑range ledger fishing. Best fished at dawn/dusk or after dark (and outside peak bathing times in summer when...
9.2 miles from Ashton (Cornwall)
An exposed rocky headland at the northeast side of St Ives Bay facing Godrevy Lighthouse. The mark offers deep kelp-filled gullies, ledges and rough ground dropping into clean sand, giving year-round options. Prime times are the flood tide and dusk, with summer–autumn best for wrasse, pollack, mackerel and garfish, and...
