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Discover sea fishing in Hay, Cornwall with fast access to West Portholland, Portloe and East Portholland. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Hay, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
3.7 miles from Hay
Exposed rocky headland on the Roseland Peninsula with deep water close in, kelp-filled gullies and strong tidal movement around Gull Rock. Best on a flooding tide at dawn or dusk through late spring to autumn. Steep, uneven access via the coast path; watch for swell and rising water on ledges.
4.8 miles from Hay
A secluded, south-facing cove west of Dodman Point with clean sand in the middle and rough, kelpy rock ground at both ends. Suits float and lure fishing around the rocky points for wrasse and pollack, with summer shoals of mackerel and scad passing close. Surf or a bit of colour...
5.2 miles from Hay
East-facing sandy cove just north of Portscatho with rocky headlands at either end. The clean, gently shelving sand produces surf bass, flatfish and dogfish, while the rocks hold wrasse, pollack and seasonal pelagics. Best on a flooding tide, especially with a light onshore push that forms gutters and rips along...
5.6 miles from Hay
Small south-facing harbour on the Roseland Peninsula with a short breakwater and adjacent rock ledges looking over Gerrans Bay. Mixed rough ground with kelp and boulders close in and patches of sand further out. Productive in late spring through autumn for mackerel, scad, garfish and wrasse; pollack and bass around...
5.7 miles from Hay
A high, exposed granite headland near Gorran/Gorran Haven with deep water tight to the rocks, kelp‑covered ledges and reefy ground. Access is via the South West Coast Path from the National Trust car park at Penare (allow 20–30 minutes; steep and uneven in places). Best from late spring to autumn,...
5.8 miles from Hay
A long, secluded shingle-and-sand beach on the east side of Dodman Point (Roseland Peninsula). Clean sand in the middle with bouldery, kelpy ground and small ledges at either end gives a mix of surf and rough-ground fishing. Best in settled weather with a modest onshore ripple for bass; clear summer...
