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Planning a session in Higher Porthmeor, Cornwall? Start with Porthmeor Cove, Zennor, Gurnard’s Head and Zennor Head. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.
8.9 miles from Higher Porthmeor
A secluded, boulder-strewn cove on the south coast of Penwith between Lamorna and Penberth. Fishing is from granite ledges and large rounded boulders with rough, kelpy ground and occasional sand patches. Best in settled to moderate conditions and during the flood through high water, with dusk and dawn especially productive...
9.2 miles from Higher Porthmeor
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...
9.3 miles from Higher Porthmeor
A small, traditional working cove on the south Penwith coast with granite ledges and kelp-fringed rough ground dropping quickly into mixed sand. Best fished around a flooding tide into dusk for pelagics and pollack, and by day for wrasse in the gullies. Space is limited and swells can rebound off...
9.4 miles from Higher Porthmeor
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...
9.4 miles from Higher Porthmeor
Iconic Atlantic headland of high granite cliffs with immediate deep water and kelp-filled gullies. Powerful tides and Atlantic swells sweep the point, so choose neap tides and settled seas. Access is from the Land’s End car park with rough coastal paths; only a few lower ledges are fishable and require...
9.5 miles from Higher Porthmeor
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...
