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Planning a session in Cripple's Ease, Cornwall? Start with Carbis Bay Beach, Porthminster Beach and Hawke’s Point. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
8.2 miles from Cripple's Ease
Exposed granite rock platforms below Geevor Tin Mine near Pendeen on Cornwall’s Atlantic coast. Deep water meets kelp-covered rough ground within casting range, making it a classic lure-and-bait rock mark. Most productive in settled conditions with a light swell, especially around dawn/dusk and on a flooding tide. Summer and early...
8.4 miles from Cripple's Ease
A small, south-facing rocky cove between Praa Sands and Porthleven, below the Wheal Prosper engine house. The main fishing is from rough ground and ledges flanking the pocket beach, with kelp beds and deep water close in. Best in settled seas and clear water, especially on a flooding tide into...
8.5 miles from Cripple's Ease
A picturesque granite cove with rough, kelpy ground and deep water close to the rock points on either side of the small slip/quay. It fishes best on the flood through high water with clear, mobile water. Summer brings prolific wrasse and lure-caught pollack, with mackerel and garfish shoaling tight to...
8.7 miles from Cripple's Ease
Rugged granite rock ledges on a tidal headland between Rinsey and Porthleven with deep water close in and kelp-filled gullies. Best in settled weather with a modest swell; avoid big seas and spring tides as waves rebound around the head. Access is via the South West Coast Path (commonly from...
9.5 miles from Cripple's Ease
Exposed Atlantic headland of rough, kelpy rock ledges with quick access to deep water. Powerful tidal run and frequent swell; best fished in settled conditions, on the flood and around dusk/dawn. Summer and early autumn see prolific mackerel, scad and garfish with consistent pollack and wrasse; winter brings pouting/poor cod...
9.6 miles from Cripple's Ease
Basset’s Cove is a high-cliff rock mark on the North Cliffs between Portreath and Godrevy. Ledges overlook deep, kelpy gullies with strong tidal run and full Atlantic exposure. It fishes best on a flooding tide in settled to moderate seas—clear water for mackerel/garfish and light fizz for pollack and bass....
