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Discover sea fishing in Mawnan Smith, Cornwall with fast access to Durgan, Maenporth Beach and Rosemullion Head. Expect in season. Each mark lists distance from Mawnan Smith, terrain and methods so you can pick a venue that matches today’s tide and conditions.
3.6 miles from Mawnan Smith
Sheltered, east-facing shingle/pebble beach in a small cove on the Lizard, with rocky headlands at both ends and mixed-to-clean ground in the middle. Short walks from roadside parking put you on the beach; the rocky points offer slightly deeper water and kelp. Summer brings shoals (mackerel, garfish, scad) and good...
4.5 miles from Mawnan Smith
St Anthony Head is a prominent rocky headland at the mouth of the Fal (Carrick Roads), opposite Pendennis Point. The rocks give immediate access to deep, clear water with strong tidal runs, making it a classic lure and float-fishing venue. Summer and early autumn bring mackerel, garfish and scad through...
4.6 miles from Mawnan Smith
Tidal rock ledges directly below St Mawes Castle on the east side of the Carrick Roads. Deep water is close in with strong run on the flood and ebb. It fishes best on a flooding tide into dusk and at first light in settled seas. Expect summer sport with pollack,...
4.6 miles from Mawnan Smith
Steep shingle cove on the east side of the Lizard with rocky headlands and quick access to deep, mixed ground overlooking the Manacles reef. Most anglers fish from the rock platforms either side of the beach for pollack and wrasse; the beach itself sees mackerel and garfish in summer and...
4.6 miles from Mawnan Smith
Sheltered sandy cove beneath St Anthony Head near the lighthouse, with clean sand in the middle and rock/kelp fringes at either end. Access is from the National Trust car park via a steep path and steps (10–15 minutes). Productive through the flood into dusk in summer and early autumn for...
4.6 miles from Mawnan Smith
A small, sheltered cove beneath St Anthony Head on the Roseland, with mixed sand and rocky margins leading to kelp beds and quick depth near the headland. Best on a flooding tide with clear water; summer and early autumn see baitfish, gars and scad push in, while wrasse and pollack...
