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Discover sea fishing in Carnon Downs, Cornwall with fast access to Castle Beach, Falmouth, St Mawes Castle Rocks and Gyllyngvase Beach. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Carnon Downs, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
6.4 miles from Carnon Downs
St Anthony Head is a prominent rocky headland at the mouth of the Fal (Carrick Roads), opposite Pendennis Point. The rocks give immediate access to deep, clear water with strong tidal runs, making it a classic lure and float-fishing venue. Summer and early autumn bring mackerel, garfish and scad through...
6.5 miles from Carnon Downs
Secluded south-coast Roseland cove with a clean sandy middle and rocky, kelp-lined ends. Fishable through the tide but best at dusk into night on a flooding tide. The sand offers chances for bass, dogfish and occasional rays, while the rocks/gullies hold wrasse and pollack; summer can see mackerel, garfish and...
6.6 miles from Carnon Downs
An east-facing sandy beach on the Roseland Peninsula with rocky fringes at both ends and clear water. Sheltered from prevailing south-westerlies but exposed to easterlies; a gentle slope over clean sand with patches of weed and gullies. Best on a flooding tide into dusk. Summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad...
6.7 miles from Carnon Downs
Sheltered south-facing sandy cove near Falmouth with clean sand in the middle and rocky, kelpy ground at both ends. Best on a flooding tide and at dawn/dusk. Summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad close in; bass patrol the surf line and reef edges; wrasse and pollack hold around the rocks;...
7.7 miles from Carnon Downs
Exposed rocky headland on the Roseland Peninsula with deep water close in, kelp-filled gullies and strong tidal movement around Gull Rock. Best on a flooding tide at dawn or dusk through late spring to autumn. Steep, uneven access via the coast path; watch for swell and rising water on ledges.
7.8 miles from Carnon Downs
Rosemullion Head is a rocky headland on the north side of the Helford entrance, offering kelp-lined gullies, ledges and patches of clean sand in clear, relatively deep water. It fishes best on the flood into dusk through summer and early autumn, with wrasse and pollack tight to the rough ground...
