Gollawater

7.9 miles from Gollawater

A tidal, sandy cove in central Newquay between Towan and Tolcarne, with rocky ledges at both ends that add structure. Best fished on a flooding tide into dusk or after dark. Summer brings bait fish and predators; winter sees consistent scratching for flats and whiting. Expect surf and rip currents...

8.0 miles from Gollawater

The Gazzle is a dramatic stretch of Newquay’s cliffed shoreline between the harbour and Towan Head. It’s a classic rough-ground rock mark with deep gullies, kelp forests and caves, giving close-in depth and fast tidal movement. Best in settled weather or light swell, it fishes well on the flood and...

8.1 miles from Gollawater

Tolcarne Beach is a sheltered, sandy cove in Newquay backed by steep cliffs, with clean sand and rocky ground at either end. It fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and at night, with surf conditions producing bass and calmer periods suiting flatfish and rays. Watch for powerful surf,...

8.2 miles from Gollawater

A rugged Atlantic-facing headland between Fistral Bay and Newquay Bay. Towan Head offers kelp-filled gullies, ledges and access to relatively deep water close in, with strong tide funnels around the Cribbar reef. It fishes best on a flooding tide and at dusk or dawn. Summer brings shoals of mackerel, garfish...

8.3 miles from Gollawater

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....

8.5 miles from Gollawater

Sheltered sandy cove on the east side of Newquay with steep steps down from the cliff-top. Clean sand in the middle with rough, kelpy ground and small ledges at both ends. Suits summer lure and float work for pelagics and wrasse around the headlands, and surf/bottom tactics on the sand...