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Discover sea fishing in Balwest, Cornwall with fast access to Praa Sands, Rinsey Cove and Cudden Point. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Balwest, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
2.7 miles from Balwest
A cluster of small, rugged coves and rock ledges between Perranuthnoe and Praa Sands, with kelp-filled gullies and quick access to relatively deep, clear water. Best fished on a flooding tide into dusk, with summer lure fishing for pollack and wrasse particularly productive. Mackerel and garfish show in calm, clear...
2.9 miles from Balwest
A small, scenic rocky cove within the Prussia Cove area, offering kelp-lined gullies and ledges with relatively deep water close in. Best fished on a flooding tide from mid to high water. Summer into early autumn sees shoals and surface action; dawn, dusk, and overcast days fish well for predators...
3.4 miles from Balwest
An exposed granite pier guarding Porthleven Harbour with quick access to deep, kelpy water in the harbour mouth. Summer shoals of mackerel and scad pass close, while wrasse and pollack patrol the walls and rough ground. After dark, pouting, poor cod and the odd conger show. Best on settled seas...
3.4 miles from Balwest
South-facing sandy beach in Mount’s Bay with rocky ledges at both ends. A reliable surf mark for bass from late spring to autumn, with dogfish and smoothhound after dark and occasional rays over the clean sand. Flounder and plaice show in calmer conditions; summer evenings can see mackerel, scad and...
3.5 miles from Balwest
An exposed shingle-and-sand surf beach immediately east of Porthleven Harbour. It shelves quickly and forms shifting gutters and bars that hold fish on flooding and ebbing tides. Summer brings bass, mackerel and garfish close in; autumn–winter sees whiting and dogfish. Night sessions produce flatfish (sole, plaice, dab). Powerful Atlantic swell,...
4.8 miles from Balwest
A steep shingle storm beach forming the barrier to Loe Pool, with deep water close in and a powerful undertow. Consistently produces surf bass, dogfish and winter whiting; rays show on calmer, settled nights. Best on the flood and first of the ebb, especially after dark. Access from the Loe...
