Sheltered, south-facing sand-and-shingle beach in Falmouth with rocky ground and kelp at both ends leading toward Castle Beach (east) and Swanpool/Pennance Point...

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Porthcurnick Beach

(6.9/10)

5.6 miles from Carnon Downs

East-facing sandy cove just north of Portscatho with rocky headlands at either end. The clean, gently shelving sand produces surf bass, flatfish...

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Swanpool Beach

(7.1/10)

5.7 miles from Carnon Downs

Sheltered shingle/sand cove on the Falmouth coast with clean ground in the middle and rough, kelpy rock arms at either end (Swanpool/Pennance...

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Portscatho

(7.3/10)

5.7 miles from Carnon Downs

Small south-facing harbour on the Roseland Peninsula with a short breakwater and adjacent rock ledges looking over Gerrans Bay. Mixed rough ground...

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Quick links: Castle Beach, Falmouth · St Mawes Castle Rocks · Gyllyngvase Beach · Porthcurnick Beach · Swanpool Beach · Portscatho

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Bass Garfish Ballan Wrasse Mackerel Pollack Scad (Horse Mackerel) Corkwing Wrasse Conger Eel

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36 Marks Found

Castle Beach, Falmouth

(7.5/10)

5.3 miles from Carnon Downs

Castle Beach, Falmouth is a mixed shingle and rocky beach beneath Pendennis, with extensive reef, ledges and kelp beds giving quick access to relatively deep, clear water. It’s an excellent LRF and float/spinning venue with lots of mini-species along with wrasse and pollack; in late spring to autumn you’ll also...

Bass Pollack Pouting Plaice Lesser Spotted Dogfish

St Mawes Castle Rocks

(7.3/10)

5.4 miles from Carnon Downs

Tidal rock ledges directly below St Mawes Castle on the east side of the Carrick Roads. Deep water is close in with strong run on the flood and ebb. It fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and at first light in settled seas. Expect summer sport with pollack,...

Bass Pollack Pouting Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel)

Gyllyngvase Beach

(6.9/10)

5.5 miles from Carnon Downs

Sheltered, south-facing sand-and-shingle beach in Falmouth with rocky ground and kelp at both ends leading toward Castle Beach (east) and Swanpool/Pennance Point (west). Suits both lure and bait anglers: bass patrol the surf and gullies, mackerel and garfish show in summer, mullet cruise the margins on calm days, and wrasse/pollack...

Bass Pollack Whiting Plaice Dover Sole

Porthcurnick Beach

(6.9/10)

5.6 miles from Carnon Downs

East-facing sandy cove just north of Portscatho with rocky headlands at either end. The clean, gently shelving sand produces surf bass, flatfish and dogfish, while the rocks hold wrasse, pollack and seasonal pelagics. Best on a flooding tide, especially with a light onshore push that forms gutters and rips along...

Bass Pollack Whiting Plaice Dover Sole

Swanpool Beach

(7.1/10)

5.7 miles from Carnon Downs

Sheltered shingle/sand cove on the Falmouth coast with clean ground in the middle and rough, kelpy rock arms at either end (Swanpool/Pennance points). Fishable most states of tide; best on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark. Summer brings mackerel, scad and garfish close in, while the rocky margins...

Bass Pollack Pouting Whiting Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Portscatho

(7.3/10)

5.7 miles from Carnon Downs

Small south-facing harbour on the Roseland Peninsula with a short breakwater and adjacent rock ledges looking over Gerrans Bay. Mixed rough ground with kelp and boulders close in and patches of sand further out. Productive in late spring through autumn for mackerel, scad, garfish and wrasse; pollack and bass around...

Bass Pollack Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel) Ballan Wrasse