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Sea fishing in Carpalla, Cornwall puts you close to top marks like Porthpean Beach, Crinnis Beach and Pentewan Sands. These spots regularly produce on moving tides. Use the list below to compare distance, access and recommended rigs, then time your session to the tide and wind.
9.5 miles from Carpalla
A high, exposed granite headland near Gorran/Gorran Haven with deep water tight to the rocks, kelp‑covered ledges and reefy ground. Access is via the South West Coast Path from the National Trust car park at Penare (allow 20–30 minutes; steep and uneven in places). Best from late spring to autumn,...
9.5 miles from Carpalla
Rocky headland directly below St Catherine’s Castle at the mouth of Fowey Harbour. Deep water tight to the rocks with kelp, boulders and ledges, and a strong tidal run across the harbour mouth. Best on neap to mid tides or the first/last couple of hours of the flood/ebb in settled...
9.5 miles from Carpalla
Sheltered south-facing sandy cove at the mouth of the Fowey estuary, backed by cliffs and overlooked by St Catherine’s Castle. Clean sand in the centre with rough, kelpy rock fringes on both sides. The beach fishes best early/late or outside busy bathing times; work the rocky margins for wrasse and...
