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Discover sea fishing in Higher Northcott, Cornwall with fast access to Northcott Mouth, Sandymouth Beach and Crooklets Beach. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Higher Northcott, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
3.0 miles from Higher Northcott
Remote, rugged cove on the north Cornwall coast between Sandymouth and Duckpool near Morwenstow. Access is via the South West Coast Path and a steep, sometimes slippery descent to a boulder-and-sand pocket beach flanked by kelp-grown rock ledges. The ground is mixed rough with gullies, ledges and patches of sand...
3.9 miles from Higher Northcott
An exposed rocky headland on Cornwall’s north coast with deep, clear water and strong tidal flow. Productive in settled conditions for lure and float fishing from high, narrow ledges; a long, steep approach via the coast path. Best at dawn/dusk on a flooding tide in late spring to autumn for...
4.0 miles from Higher Northcott
An exposed rocky headland near Morwenstow with very deep water tight to the base and strong tidal run. Best in settled weather on a flooding tide; summer and early autumn bring prolific lure and float fishing for pelagics, while dusk and night produce bottom species from the rough, kelpy ground....
4.1 miles from Higher Northcott
A wide, exposed Atlantic surf beach just south of Bude with clean sand and pronounced surf gutters. Rocky ground at the north end (Black Rock) and the southern end adds variety. Bass and small-eyed rays are prime targets in settled surf; dogfish are plentiful after dark; winter brings whiting; occasional...
4.1 miles from Higher Northcott
Towering Atlantic-facing rock ledges in the Morwenstow parish north of Bude. Deep, kelp-fringed water close in with strong tidal run; very snaggy ground. Access is steep and exposed with long descents and occasional rope aids—only for fit, experienced rock anglers in settled conditions. Fish the flood into dusk and first...
4.6 miles from Higher Northcott
A tide-washed reef and ledge system around the Black Rock outcrop at the south end of Widemouth Bay. Rough, kelpy ground interspersed with sandy gullies offers classic rock-fishing: wrasse and pollack tight to the weed, with summer pelagics moving through and nocturnal species after dark. Best on a flooding tide...
