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Planning a session in Bosfranken, Cornwall? Start with Porthcurno Beach, Pedn Vounder and Penberth Cove. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
8.7 miles from Bosfranken
Long, gently shelving sand across Mount’s Bay facing south, with occasional patches of shingle and the rocky features around Chapel Rock and the St Michael’s Mount causeway nearby. Best results on a flooding tide into dusk or after dark. In summer, mackerel and garfish work along the margins; at night,...
8.9 miles from Bosfranken
A rugged Atlantic headland of steep, kelpy rock ledges with quick access to deep water. Reached via the coast path from near the Gurnard’s Head, the mark fishes best on a flooding tide, at dawn/dusk, and in settled clear conditions for pelagics and pollack; a bit of lift and colour...
9.7 miles from Bosfranken
Zennor Head is a rugged granite headland west of St Ives with steep rock ledges and kelpy, deep water close in. It fishes best in settled or moderate seas with clear water, especially at dawn and dusk on a flooding tide. Expect powerful tides, snaggy ground and sudden swells; pick...
9.9 miles from Bosfranken
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...
