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Sea fishing in Helston Water, Cornwall puts you close to top marks like Castle Beach, Falmouth, Gyllyngvase Beach and St Mawes Castle Rocks. These spots regularly produce on moving tides. Use the list below to compare distance, access and recommended rigs, then time your session to the tide and wind.
9.3 miles from Helston Water
Sheltered estuary mark on the north bank of the Helford River by the ferry slip and shingle beach. A deep tidal channel runs close in with strong currents on the mid-tide; weed-covered rocks and moorings provide structure, while sand and eelgrass patches hold flatfish and mullet. Summer brings mackerel, garfish...
9.3 miles from Helston Water
Penhale Sands is a long, exposed Atlantic surf beach between Perranporth and Ligger Point, backed by high dunes. It fishes best on a flooding tide when gutters and sandbars form, especially at dusk and into darkness. Look for pronounced rips and channels after a blow; work the first and second...
9.3 miles from Helston Water
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....
9.6 miles from Helston Water
A compact south-facing rocky cove with a tiny working harbour and kelp-covered ledges either side. Deep water is close in off the headlands, with tide run along the points. Best in settled conditions; dangerous in swell or on big spring tides. Summer brings wrasse, pollack, mackerel and garfish; after-dark sessions...
