Mawgan

8.7 miles from Mawgan

A rugged granite headland between Perranuthnoe and Prussia Cove with kelp-covered ledges and deep water close in. Strong tidal flow along the point draws baitfish in summer, producing reliable pollack and wrasse sport with mackerel and garfish when the water is clear; bass show on lively seas. After dark, the...

8.8 miles from Mawgan

Rocky headland at the mouth of Falmouth Bay/Carrick Roads with deep water close in, strong tidal flow and kelp-strewn rough ground. Offers ledges facing both the open sea and the more sheltered inner side. Best from late spring to autumn for lure fishing and summer pelagics; after dark brings scad,...

9.1 miles from Mawgan

A secluded south-coast beach in Mount’s Bay between Praa Sands and Prussia Cove, Keneggy Sands has clean sand flanked by rocky, kelp-fringed arms. Access is steep via a cliff path with a final scramble, and parts of the beach can be cut off by the flood, so plan around tide...

9.3 miles from Mawgan

A cluster of small, rugged coves and rock ledges between Perranuthnoe and Praa Sands, with kelp-filled gullies and quick access to relatively deep, clear water. Best fished on a flooding tide into dusk, with summer lure fishing for pollack and wrasse particularly productive. Mackerel and garfish show in calm, clear...

9.3 miles from Mawgan

A small, sheltered rocky cove within the Prussia Cove group between Perranuthnoe and Praa Sands. Bessy’s Cove offers mixed rough ground with kelp-filled gullies and patches of clean sand in clear water. It suits float fishing, LRF, and light lure work, with best results at dawn/dusk on a flooding tide...

9.5 miles from Mawgan

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...