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Planning a session in Grylls (Wheal Basset and Grylls), Cornwall? Start with Helford Passage, Durgan and Porthleven Beach. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
9.0 miles from Grylls (Wheal Basset and Grylls)
Tidal rock ledges directly below St Mawes Castle on the east side of the Carrick Roads. Deep water is close in with strong run on the flood and ebb. It fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and at first light in settled seas. Expect summer sport with pollack,...
9.0 miles from Grylls (Wheal Basset and Grylls)
A long, open, surf beach backed by dunes on the north side of St Ives Bay. Best fished along the gutters and sandbanks on a flooding tide, especially at dawn, dusk or into darkness. Prime targets are surf bass and flatfish; in summer, shoals of mackerel, garfish and scad can...
9.1 miles from Grylls (Wheal Basset and Grylls)
A long, exposed sandy surf beach on the east side of St Ives Bay between Hayle Towans and Godrevy. Shifting sandbars and gutters form along the tide, with more broken ground toward Godrevy. A classic surf mark for bass and rays; flatties show in calmer spells. Fish the flood into...
9.1 miles from Grylls (Wheal Basset and Grylls)
Long, dune-backed surf beach between Hayle and Gwithian on St Ives Bay. Clean sand with shifting bars and gutters; fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and after dark. Summer brings bass, small-eyed ray and turbot; winter sees whiting and flatfish. Expect surf, rips and a walk through the...
9.3 miles from Grylls (Wheal Basset and Grylls)
A small, scenic rocky cove within the Prussia Cove area, offering kelp-lined gullies and ledges with relatively deep water close in. Best fished on a flooding tide from mid to high water. Summer into early autumn sees shoals and surface action; dawn, dusk, and overcast days fish well for predators...
9.3 miles from Grylls (Wheal Basset and Grylls)
Mullion Cove’s harbour wall on the Lizard’s west side offers mixed rough ground and kelp-lined structure with quick access to depth. It’s a productive summer–autumn venue for wrasse, pollack and seasonal pelagics, with LRF tactics picking out blennies and gobies year-round. Best on a flooding tide with clear water and...
