Fishing in Kestle, Higher

1.6 miles from Kestle, Higher

Granite outer breakwater of Mevagissey’s working harbour with quick access to deep, tidal water on the outside and mixed rough-to-sandy ground toward the bay. Summer and early autumn evenings into dark see shoals of mackerel and scad; garfish cruise the surface on clear, calm days. The outside face and the...

1.6 miles from Kestle, Higher

A sheltered south-coast cove just south of Mevagissey with a small sandy beach and easy access via a slipway. Mixed ground: clean sand across the middle with kelpy rock ledges and gullies on both sides that drop into slightly deeper water toward the points. Suits light lure and float tactics...

1.8 miles from Kestle, Higher

A long, gently shelving sandy bay on Cornwall’s south coast near Mevagissey. Clean sand with small patches of broken ground toward the rocky ends and a river/outflow at the western side. Summer brings mackerel, scad and garfish in clear, calm water; bass and flats are possible year‑round, with whiting more...

2.5 miles from Kestle, Higher

A small stone pier protecting a sandy cove on Cornwall’s south coast. Mixed ground: clean sand straight off the end with rougher rock and weed along the wall and outer apron. Best fished on a flooding tide through high water; much of the harbour dries at low. Suits light tactics...

2.5 miles from Kestle, Higher

A sheltered, sandy cove with rocky headlands west of Gorran Haven. Mixed ground gives options: clean sand in the centre for flats, rays and hounds; rock and kelp fringes for wrasse, pollack and minis. Best on a flooding tide into dusk or at night; calm, clear conditions suit wrasse/garfish, while...

2.7 miles from Kestle, Higher

Porthluney Cove (Caerhays Beach) is a sheltered, south-facing sandy beach beneath Caerhays Castle. It offers mixed ground: clean sand through the middle for flatfish and dogfish, and kelpy, bouldery rock ledges at both ends that hold wrasse, pollack and bass. It fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and...