Mawgan

Fishing Marks near Mawgan

Last updated: 2 weeks ago

Planning a session in Mawgan, Cornwall? Start with Gunwalloe Fishing Cove, Church Cove, Gunwalloe and Dollar Cove. Switch between lures for summer shoals and ledger rigs over rough ground; the nearby marks below include distances, access notes and species tips.

46 Marks Found

Housel Bay

(6.9/10)

7.9 miles from Mawgan

South-east facing rocky ledges flanking a small cove just east of Lizard Point. Clear water, kelp-filled gullies and some depth close in. Best on a flooding tide into dusk through summer and early autumn; winter can still produce pollack. Space is limited and the swell can rebound off the cliffs—check...

Bass Pollack Three-bearded Rockling Lesser Spotted Dogfish Mackerel

Bass Point

(6.9/10)

7.9 miles from Mawgan

An exposed rock headland on the Lizard peninsula with deep, clear water, kelp-filled gullies and strong tidal movement. Multiple ledges around the NCI lookout give access to depth quickly, making it a prime lure and float-fishing venue in settled seas. Best results typically come at dawn and dusk on a...

Bass Pollack Pouting Bull Huss Mackerel

Praa Sands

(7/10)

7.9 miles from Mawgan

A long, exposed sandy surf beach in Mount’s Bay between Penzance and Helston. Clean ground with shifting bars and gutters, producing classic surf conditions for bass and winter whiting; after dark you’ll also find rays and the odd flatfish or turbot. The rocky points at either end offer different options...

Bass Whiting Plaice Dab Dover Sole

Polpeor Cove

(6.8/10)

8.1 miles from Mawgan

Steep, exposed granite ledges directly beneath Lizard Point at the old lifeboat slip. Deep water within a short cast over kelp and broken ground with strong tidal run. Best in settled weather with small swell and clear water; summer and early autumn bring pelagics and garfish, while evenings and after...

Bass Pollack Pouting Bull Huss Mackerel

Lizard Point

(6.7/10)

8.1 miles from Mawgan

Exposed rocky headland with very deep water close in, strong tidal movement and kelp-filled gullies. Best in settled weather with a light northerly or no swell. Summer brings mackerel, garfish, scad and wrasse; pollack year-round (dawn/dusk and into darkness), and conger after dark. Access is via paths from Lizard village...

Bass Pollack Pouting Three-bearded Rockling Bull Huss

Castle Beach, Falmouth

(7.5/10)

8.5 miles from Mawgan

Castle Beach, Falmouth is a mixed shingle and rocky beach beneath Pendennis, with extensive reef, ledges and kelp beds giving quick access to relatively deep, clear water. It’s an excellent LRF and float/spinning venue with lots of mini-species along with wrasse and pollack; in late spring to autumn you’ll also...

Bass Pollack Pouting Plaice Lesser Spotted Dogfish