Downend

Fishing Marks near Downend

Last updated: 3 weeks ago

Discover sea fishing in Downend, Cornwall with fast access to Par Beach, Polkerris Harbour Wall and Readymoney Cove. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Downend, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.

17 Marks Found

Black Head, St Austell Bay

(6.7/10)

8.8 miles from Downend

A prominent rocky headland on the east side of St Austell Bay near Trenarren. Steep rock platforms give access to relatively deep, kelpy water (6–15 m at high tide) over rough ground. Best on the flood and into dusk; summer and early autumn bring prolific lure fishing, while nights produce...

Bass Pollack Pouting Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel

Portnadler Bay

(6.1/10)

9.3 miles from Downend

A secluded south-facing cove between Looe and Talland with a sandy centre and rocky ledges at both ends. Access is via the South West Coast Path and steep steps, so travel light. The mixed ground offers options: clean sand in the middle for flatfish and dogfish, and rough kelp-covered rocks...

Bass Pollack Pouting Whiting Spotted Ray

Looe Banjo Pier

(7.6/10)

9.7 miles from Downend

A classic banjo-shaped harbour pier at East Looe giving access to mixed sand and rock at the harbour mouth. Easy, family-friendly access with railings; fishes best on the flood and first of the ebb when the tide runs past the end. Summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad in numbers, while...

Bass Pollack Pouting Whiting Flounder

Hannafore

(7.5/10)

9.8 miles from Downend

Hannafore is a long stretch of rock and reef platforms along the promenade at West Looe, facing Looe Island. It’s classic mixed ground with kelp-filled gullies, boulder fields and pockets of sand. Excellent in late spring through autumn for lure and float fishing; night sessions can be productive year-round in...

Bass Pollack Mackerel Scad (Horse Mackerel) Ballan Wrasse

Plaidy Beach

(6.4/10)

9.9 miles from Downend

A small, sheltered south-coast cove just east of Looe with mixed ground: clean sand in the middle and rocky ledges/kelp beds at both ends. Good for summer float and lure fishing in clear water, with options to ledger baits onto the sandy tongue for flatfish and dogfish after dusk. Best...

Bass Pollack Whiting Dover Sole Lesser Spotted Dogfish