Gwallon

5.2 miles from Gwallon

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...

5.5 miles from Gwallon

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...

5.6 miles from Gwallon

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...

5.6 miles from Gwallon

A small, tidal beach tucked between Smeaton’s Pier and Porthgwidden at St Ives. Bamaluz fishes best on a flooding tide when kelp-lined gullies fill and bait fish move in. The ground is mixed—sand pockets between rough rock and weed—ideal for wrasse, gobies and scorpion fish, with summer pelagics (mackerel/garfish) over...

5.6 miles from Gwallon

North-facing Atlantic surf beach in St Ives with clean sand and rocky headlands at both ends (The Island to the east, Clodgy/Man’s Head to the west). Bass patrol the surf gutters and rips; summer brings mackerel, garfish and scad close in, while the rocks at either end hold wrasse and...

5.7 miles from Gwallon

A small, sheltered, east‑facing sandy cove in St Ives beneath The Island headland. Clean sand in the middle with kelp‑covered, fish‑holding rocks at both ends gives options for light lure, float and short‑range ledger fishing. Best fished at dawn/dusk or after dark (and outside peak bathing times in summer when...